Principal Engineer, 5G, Jenkins
On-site Ā· Gurugram, Haryana, India
Job Summary
Lead the design, development, and integration of 5G RAN Layer 2 solutions. Architect and deliver advanced 5G features while ensuring compliance with 3GPP standards. Design and optimize MAC scheduling algorithms to improve throughput, latency, reliability, and QoS. Perform system performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for complex issues. Collaborate with PHY, RRC, Core, O-RAN, and testing teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Drive engineering best practices, CI/CD adoption, technical reviews, and team mentoring. Contribute to technology roadmaps, innovation initiatives, and customer engagements. Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, IT, or related fields.
Required Qualifications
- Total experience 11+ years
- Strong expertise in 5G NR architecture, including CU/DU split, FR1/FR2, O-RAN, and 3GPP standards
- Hands-on experience with Layer 2 protocols (MAC, RLC, PDCP), RRM, and advanced 5G features such as Massive MIMO, RedCap, and NTN
- Strong C/C++ development skills and expertise in real-time, multi-core Linux systems
- Experience with Git, Jenkins, CI/CD practices, and telecom test tools such as TM500, QXDM, and QCAT
- Strong knowledge of MAC scheduling, QoS, performance optimization, debugging, and root cause analysis
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelorās or masterās degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related fields
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