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We are seeking a self-motivated senior software engineer to drive development, performance and scalability of our platform. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology for 5G and 6G networks, using NVIDIA's world-class compute platforms to advance the field of software-defined digital signal processing stack!\nAs an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.\nWhat you will be doing:\nLead design and development of ground breaking end-to-end reference system stack for 5G/6G baseband system.\nOptimizing CPU, GPU and NIC sub-systems for predictable low-latency and maximum throughput\nCollaborating with cross-functional teams to solve performance bottlenecks in CPU, GPU and NIC sub-systems\nWork in lab environment to trouble-shoot and integrate complex software modules.\nDevelop software, implementing new baseband functions in C/C++/Python/CUDA on a GPU platform.\nSupport system integration, performance testing, system demonstration and lab trials for end-to-end system.\nBe a technical bridge between engineering team and partners/customers engineering team. 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Ability to switch between high-level systems view and low-level detail view of complex wireless systems.\nComfortable using wireless lab equipment such as signal generators, network analyzers, power meters, etc. Exposure to CUDA/GPU programming is a plus.\nMS or PhD in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Telecommunications (or equivalent experience)\n8+ years of work-related proven experience in software development, systems engineering.\nAbility to work as an individual contributor or take a technical leadership role. Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with management and engineering.\nExperience in the telecommunications industry or with customers/partners in the telecommunications domain.\nStrong time-management and organization skills for coordinating multiple initiatives, priorities and implementations of new technology and products into very complex projects. 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