Senior Research Engineer, Embedded Software

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically qualified Senior Research Engineer Embedded Software. In this role you will bridge the gap between low-level hardware drivers and the O-RAN application layer enabling seamless integration of the O-RU software stack. Working closely with the Principal Architect and cross-functional engineering teams in Plano lab you will analyze and adapt third-party MaxLinear SDKs design and implement robust Hardware Abstraction Layers (HAL) and develop clean testable APIs that support upper-layer real-time radio applications. This is a critical systems integration role requiring strong embedded Linux expertise deep understanding of vendor SDKs and the ability to deliver maintainable software interfaces in a complex telecom environment.

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Plano TX

Travel: Up to 20% as required

Benefits: Medical Dental Life Insurance Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time 401k

Reporting to the Vice President of R&D this position is a key contributor to SOLiDs continued growth and success. Duties will include the following:

Responsibilities

• SDK Analysis & Prototyping: Analyze the MaxLinear O-RU SDK and M-plane-server reference code to understand hardware control sequences.

• API Design & Implementation: Design and implement C HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) APIs to expose hardware features (e.g. RF Gain control Alarms VSWR) to the application layer.
• Unit Testing & Validation: Write comprehensive unit tests to validate API behavior on actual hardware in the lab.
• System Integration: Collaborate with the BSP engineer (Remote) and Architect (On-site) to integrate the ported HAL with the HQ M-plane software.
• Documentation: Document API constraints parameter ranges and sequence diagrams for the software team.

Qualified Candidates Must Possess:

• Experience with O-RAN specifications or 5G/LTE radio systems.
• Knowledge of NETCONF/YANG data modeling.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree (in EE/CE/CS) with 7 years of related experience or masters degree (in EE/CE/CS) with 5 years of experience in telecommunications or related field
• Experience: 7 years of embedded software development using C/C in a Linux environment.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong proficiency in C/C (C11/14/17).
• Experience analyzing and porting complex third-party SDKs (Broadcom Qualcomm Intel etc.).
• Solid understanding of Linux system programming (IPC Multi-threading Sockets).
• Experience with build systems (Make CMake Yocto or Buildroot).
• On-site Requirement: Must be able to work on-site in Plano TX.

SOLiD is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status age or any other federally protected class.