MAC Software Manager/Tech Lead

You will work on the design, development, integration, and testing of software modules on multi-core processing platforms in fixed broadband access systems. The primary focus of this position comprises the control plane and connection management functions for layers 2 & 3 on both ends of an access link running Tarana’s proprietary 5G protocol. Specifically, this position is targeted at developing parts of the MAC layer of Tarana’s fixed wireless access system including radio resource control, scheduling, QoS, and network entry, but depending on need and skills can also target parts of the networking stack.

Job Responsibilities:

• Interface design, protocol state machine design, and test framework design
• Design reviews and code reviews
• System integration and debugging on complex hardware platforms
• Performance optimization of wireless communication systems
• Some hands-on implementation of modules on a C++ /Linux system

Required Skills & Experience:

• MSCS/EE or BS with equivalent technical experience - Architecture/Team Lead experience is a must
• Industry experience with 5 years minimum design and development
• Experience with one or more of: L2/L3 protocols, wireless networks, OFDM, and MIMO

Desired Skills:

• Experience with socket, network, and systems programming
• Experience with RTOS, multi-core software development, and embedded systems
• Experience with version control systems (Git/Gerrit) and collaboration processes (Agile/Scrum)
• C++ 11/14/17 development experience
• Advanced knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP) and Internet architecture

We are hiring only highly experienced software engineers, this is not an entry-level position. We have multiple openings due to growth. The title and responsibilities will be matched to the skills and experience you bring to the table.

Since our founding in 2009, we’ve been on a mission to accelerate the pace of bringing fast and affordable internet access — and all the benefits it provides — to the 90% of the world’s households who can’t get it. Through a decade of R&D and more than $400M of investment, we’ve created an entirely unique next-generation fixed wireless access technology, powering our first commercial platform, Gigabit 1 (G1). It delivers a game-changing advance in broadband economics in both mainstream and underserved markets, using either licensed or unlicensed spectrum. G1 started production in mid 2021 and has now been installed by over 160 service providers globally. We’re headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India.

G1 has been developed by an incredibly talented and pioneering core technical team. We are looking for more world-class problem solvers who can carry on our tradition of customer obsession and ground-breaking innovation. We’re well funded, growing incredibly quickly, maintaining a superb results-focused culture while we’re at it, and all grooving on the positive difference we are making for people all over the planet. If you want to help make a real difference in this world, apply now!

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