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Your expertise will contribute to building robust, carrier-grade systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.\r\nYour responsibilities\r\nDevelop embedded software for 5G Core network functions, including AMF, SMF, UPF, AUSF, UDM, PCF, and NRF.\r\nImplement and maintain 5G protocols and procedures, such as NAS, NGAP, PFCP, and GTP-U.\r\nDesign and develop high-performance software using C, Go, and Rust.\r\nOptimize software for Linux embedded systems on ARM-based platforms.\r\nCreate high-performance packet-processing components with DPDK.\r\nEnhance system performance for latency, throughput, CPU usage, and memory efficiency.\r\nDebug complex protocol, system, and performance issues using advanced tools.\r\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration.\r\nStay updated with the latest 5G Core technologies and industry trends.\r\nYour skills and experience\r\nExtensive experience in 5G Core architecture and call flows.\r\nIn-depth knowledge of 3GPP procedures, including registration, mobility, and session management.\r\nStrong programming skills in C, with experience in Go or Rust.\r\nProficiency in Linux system programming and embedded Linux development.\r\nExperience with ARM-based systems and multi-threaded programming.\r\nSolid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP, HTTP/2).\r\nExpertise in packet processing and performance tuning.\r\nFamiliarity with DPDK and its applications.\r\nPreferred: Experience in implementing 5G Core network functions in production.\r\nStrong debugging skills using tools like Wireshark, GDB, and tcpdump.\r\nJob Info\r\nJob Category Applied R&D\r\nPosting Date 06/22/2026\r\nJob Schedule Full time\r\nJob Type Experienced\r\nJob Identification 37764\r\nSalary Range $125,000.00 - $232,000 USD\r\nPlus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.\r\nLocations 6600 Chase Oaks Blvd, Plano, Texas, 75023-2310, US (Onsite)\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Nokia","rawCompany":"nokia","city":"Plano","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-04T02:16:16.912Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Embedded 5GC Software Development Engineer","description":"Senior Embedded 5GC Software Development Engineer\r\nUnited States (Onsite)\r\nWe are seeking a Senior Embedded 5GC Software Development Engineer to drive innovation in 5G Core network functions. 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