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Senior Software Engineer (L1/PHY)

Canvendor
San Diego, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 5/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Job Description:

As a Senior Software Engineer (L1/PHY), you will design and implement real-time C/C software for high performing wireless systems. This includes designing, developing, coding, testing, and verifying major system features. You will participate in and enhance software processes, including design reviews, code reviews, and continuous integration. Also, you will work with systems design and test teams to integrate and validate novel 3GPP wireless technology concepts.

What you will bring

  • BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
  • 7 years of recent and hands-on software development experience with C and/or Modern C
  • 5 years of experience developing software for real-time Linux systems
  • 5 years of experience with 5g or 4g L1 (PHY Layer) specs and stack development

It’s a bonus if you have:

  • MS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or closely related field
  • Experience with Intel ecosystem: CPU architecture (AVX-512 instructions), NIC drivers, and DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit)
  • Knowledge of digital signal processing. Linear algebra would be a plus.
  • Networking concepts, protocol, and networking tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump)
  • Unit testing and end to end system integration testing
  • Debugging techniques for real-time software applications
  • Optimizing software performance

Skills and Competencies:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact clearly and concisely with all departments and levels of management
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention-to-detail
  • Ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with NetSuite
  • Strong problem-solving skills, especially under time constraints
  • Ability to identify and seek needed information

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