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JOB TITLE: Modem Firmware Engineer
As a Modem Firmware Engineer within the Cellular Technologies Software group, you will join the proprietary vector DSP FW development team. You will design, standardize, and implement state-of-the-art cellular technologies, specifically contributing to PHY layer modem firmware. Your daily responsibilities include programming low-level ASM type optimized SIMD instruction sets, performing modem signal processing for Tx and Rx baseband chains, and managing modem control software orchestration within constrained MIPS and memory environments. You will utilize C, Python, and DSP Intrinsics/ASM to develop high-performance air interfaces. Key tasks involve test-driven development, designing for test, and implementing AI/ML native modem enhancements. You will also work on ORAN and FAPI specifications, ensuring that the modem meets rigorous industry standards for capacity, coverage, throughput, and latency.
C
C++
Python
3GPP
LTE
5GNR
RF
Baseband
Signal Processing
VLSI
Embedded Systems
Computer Architecture
Communication Protocols
Firmware
Simulation
Test Plans
C
C++
Linux
TCP/IP
IPv4
IPv6
DHCP
DNS
Wi-Fi
Embedded Software
Kernel Debugging
CI/CD
Agile
Version Control Systems
Unit Testing
Software Development Lifecycle