Senior Lead / Principal Architect – 4G/5G L2 Stack Software
Location: Delhi and Bangalore
Experience Level: 12+ years in 4G/5G L2 Software Development
Domain: Telecommunications, 3GPP LTE & 5G NR Layer 2 (MAC, RLC, PDCP), O-RAN, vRAN
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Lead / Principal Architect – 4G/5G L2 Stack Software to design, architect, and implement high-performance Layer 2 protocol stacks (MAC, RLC, PDCP) for eNodeB (LTE) and gNodeB (5G NR) architectures. In this role, you will lead L2 software architecture across FDD and TDD modes, optimize MAC scheduling, drive platform integration with L1/L3/OAM, and manage large-scale product delivery, sustenance, and customer support across custom hardware, vRAN, and O-RAN deployments.
Roles & Responsibilities
Architecture & Systems Engineering: Lead systems engineering, design, coding, debugging, and execution of 4G/5G L2 stack features across FDD and TDD modes with a focus on system-level scalability.
Protocol Stack Development: Direct and review PDCP, RLC,
and MAC layer development across diverse target platforms.
Integration & Interoperability: Oversee L2 integration with physical layer (L1), control plane/user plane (L3), and OAM subsystems. Ensure robust interoperability across multi-vendor UE/chipset/Core Network environments.
Team Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor high-performance engineering teams towards technical and delivery excellence.
Program Delivery: Drive end-to-end delivery of large-scale 4G/5G L2 software programs, maintenance, and field support across wide-ranging base station form factors (O-RAN, vRAN, and custom eNB/gNB platforms).
Executive Stakeholder Communication: Interface directly with internal leadership and external customer stakeholders to align on architecture, roadmap, and delivery goals.
Required Technical Expertise & Skill Sets1. MAC Scheduling & Protocol Stack Core
MAC Scheduling Algorithms: In-depth expertise in designing, developing, optimizing, and debugging eNodeB
📌 4G/5GStack Software (India)
🏢 Neev
📍 India