SOLiD · 7 hours ago
Senior Research Engineer, Embedded Software
SOLiD is seeking a highly motivated and technically qualified Senior Research Engineer, Embedded Software. This role involves bridging the gap between low-level hardware drivers and the O-RAN application layer, focusing on SDK analysis, API design, and system integration within a complex telecom environment.
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Responsibilities
Analyze the MaxLinear O-RU SDK and M-plane-server reference code to understand hardware control sequences
Design and implement C++ HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) APIs to expose hardware features (e.g., RF Gain control, Alarms, VSWR) to the application layer
Write comprehensive unit tests to validate API behavior on actual hardware in the lab
Collaborate with the BSP engineer (Remote) and Architect (On-site) to integrate the ported HAL with the HQ M-plane software
Document API constraints, parameter ranges, and sequence diagrams for the software team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (in EE/CE/CS) with 7+ years of related experience or master's degree (in EE/CE/CS) with 5+ years of experience in telecommunications, or related field
7+ years of embedded software development using C/C++ in a Linux environment
Strong proficiency in C/C++ (C++11/14/17)
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)
Must be able to work on-site in Plano, TX
Preferred
Experience with O-RAN specifications or 5G/LTE radio systems
Knowledge of NETCONF/YANG data modeling
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life Insurance
Vacation/Holiday/Sick Time
401k
Company
SOLiD
SOLiD empowers building owners and enterprise IT to invest in their own properties.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.68MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2024-12-19Grant· $27.68M
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