Connectivity & Network Engineer | 6 to 9 years | Gurugram

Job Description

Seeking a highly skilled 5G RAN Protocol Stack Developer with expertise in Layer 3 RRC, EUTRAN, and C programming. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in telecommunications, radio access networks (RAN), and communication protocols, with hands-on experience in developing and optimizing protocol stacks for 4G/5G networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain Layer 3 (RRC) components of the 5G RAN protocol stack.
• Implement features and enhancements in C for real-time embedded systems.
• Work on EUTRAN and 5G NR protocol layers, ensuring compliance with 3GPP standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in software development, system integration, and testing.
• Analyze and debug protocol stack issues using tools like Wireshark, logs, and trace analyzers.
• Participate in performance tuning, multi-paradigm programming, and system optimization.
• Contribute to the full software development life cycle (SDLC) from design to deployment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, or related field.
• 6–9 years of experience in telecom software development with a focus on 5G/4G RAN.
• Strong programming skills in C and understanding of multi-threaded systems.
• In-depth knowledge of:
  • 5G RAN architecture
  • Layer 3 RRC protocols
  • EUTRAN protocol stack
  • Communication protocols and radio networks
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with protocol stack debugging, performance engineering, and telecom standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with 3GPP specifications and protocol conformance testing.
• Knowledge of Layer 2 (MAC/RLC/PDCP) is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud-native RAN (vRAN/oRAN) architectures.