Principal Engineer - Software 5G
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About KATIM
KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfils the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross functional experts continually takes-on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale.
The ideal candidate will lead the design and development of complex 5G software solutions, providing technical expertise, and contributing to the overall success of the software development team.
The Principal 5G Software Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of scalable and high-performance 5G software solutions, including 5G NR Core Network (5GCN) and/or 5G NR Radio Access Network (5G RAN).
- Lead the design and development of interworking functions between 5G and other systems, such as WiFi, legacy radio, satellite, etc.
- Contribute hands-on to coding, debugging, and testing complex software modules.
- Provide technical leadership in defining and evolving 5G software architecture.
- Collaborate with other teams to ensure architectural consistency across projects.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid-level software engineers.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Drive innovation within the team by exploring new technologies and methodologies.
- Propose and implement improvements to existing processes and systems.
- Collaborate with product managers, hardware designers, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Enforce coding standards, best practices, and quality assurance processes within the development team.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality and maintainable code.
- Lead and coordinate software development projects, ensuring adherence to project timelines and goals.
- Collaborate with project managers to provide technical insights and risk assessments.
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks in software applications.
- Optimize software solutions for scalability, reliability, and responsiveness.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software design, code, and technical processes.
- Ensure documentation is accessible and understandable by both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
- Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends.
Education and Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor's or Higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related field
- 8-12 years of relevant professional experience in software development.
- More than 5 years in 5G Core and/or RAN Software development
Key Skills
- Proficiency in programming languages and technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
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