Senior Software Engineer Aerial Platform

at Nvidia

USD 184,000-356,500 per year

SENIOR

✅ On-site

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Details

NVIDIA Aerial CUDA Accelerated RAN is a framework for building high-performance, software-defined, cloud-native Radio Access Network functions on NVIDIA CPU, GPU, and DPU-based systems. This role focuses on developing, optimizing, and scaling a platform for 5G and 6G networks and software-defined digital signal processing.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of an end-to-end reference system stack for 5G and 6G baseband systems.
Optimize CPU, GPU, and NIC subsystems for predictable low latency and maximum throughput.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve performance bottlenecks in CPU, GPU, and NIC subsystems.
Troubleshoot and integrate complex software modules in a laboratory environment.
Develop baseband functions using C, C++, Python, and CUDA on GPU platforms.
Support system integration, performance testing, system demonstrations, and laboratory trials for end-to-end systems.
Serve as a technical bridge between NVIDIA's engineering team and partner or customer engineering teams.
Engage with customer field trials and technical teams.
Implement missing features to unblock customer and partner progress.
Benchmark and develop or evaluate test tools for Aerial SDK evaluation.

Requirements

Background in wireless communication systems or digital signal processing.
Industry experience developing PHY/MAC layer or baseband unit software in C or C++.
Understanding of PHY/MAC layer procedures, typical performance trade-offs, and overall system performance.
Experience with LTE/5G MAC and PHY from both systems and low-level 3GPP specification perspectives.
Ability to move between high-level systems views and low-level details of complex wireless systems.
Experience using wireless laboratory equipment such as signal generators, network analyzers, and power meters.
Exposure to CUDA or GPU programming is a plus.
Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent experience.
At least 8 years of relevant experience in software development or systems engineering.
Ability to work as an individual contributor or take a technical leadership role.
Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with management and engineering teams.
Experience in the telecommunications industry or working with telecommunications customers or partners.
Strong time-management, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills for coordinating multiple initiatives and implementing new technologies and products in complex projects.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary range for Level 4: USD 184,000–287,500 per year.
Base salary range for Level 5: USD 224,000–356,500 per year.
Eligibility for equity and benefits.

Applications will be accepted at least until October 31, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes and is an equal opportunity employer.