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LeadFull-timeC++
Salary Range
$153,000 - $207,000 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced LTE Layer 2 Protocol Engineer to join our team at Parallel Wireless. This role involves leading development and maintenance of key features in our Open RAN solutions, focusing on MAC, RLC, and PDCP protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- →Lead development, support, and maintenance of Layer 2 features including scheduling and HARQ (MAC), RLC AM/UM/TM procedures, and PDCP ciphering
- →Optimize throughput, latency, CPU usage, and memory footprint
- →Analyze and resolve complex protocol and performance issues in lab and field environments
- →Mentor and guide a team of junior engineers
- →Break down requirements into technical tasks and ensure timely delivery
Requirements
- ✓Strong hands-on experience in LTE Layer 2 – MAC, RLC, PDCP
- ✓In-depth knowledge of 3GPP LTE standards (36.321, 36.322, 36.323)
- ✓Excellent programming skills in C/C++ (embedded, real-time systems)
- ✓Experience with multi-threaded systems, IPC, and high-performance software
- ✓Debugging experience using tools like GDB, Wireshark, protocol analyzers
- ✓Strong understanding of LTE call flows and KPIs (throughput, latency, BLER)
- ✓Strong technical leadership and ownership
- ✓Ability to explain complex protocol behavior clearly
- ✓Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- ✓Effective communication with cross-functional and global teams
- ✓Ability to work in a fast-paced R&D environment
