Senior Engineer, Modem Software

Job Title: Senior Engineer, Modem Software

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Senior Engineer, Modem Software with our client located in San Jose, CA.

Job Description:

• Looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Software Engineers to join our team in developing and commercializing world class cellular modem SW.
• We are looking for engineers with expertise cellular domain with focus on L1 control/PHY layers and embedded software.
• As a member of Modem Software team, you will be responsible for development and commercialization of cellular chipsets in North America market.

Job Responsibilities:

• Commercialize the Exynos modem in North American market.
• Analyze field and test equipment logs, debug issues and provide fix
• Participate in new feature development and verification
• Understand existing embedded software, identify optimization areas and provide solutions to improve overall performance
• Collaborate with wider teams and customers to provide end to end solutions.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science Discipline with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 0+ years in field of wireless communication technologies.
• Excellent coding skills in C/C++ in embedded space
• Excellent understanding of HW abstraction layer and embedded concepts
• Strong understanding of 3GPP protocol specifications in L1
• Knowledge of physical layer channels (PDCCH, PDSCH, PBCH) and related procedures in downlink
• Good understanding of L2/L3 protocols especially MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC is preferred
• Ability to work on test equipment and vendor drops to verify and debug assigned features/issues end to end
• Ability to take ownership and bring innovations in development of commercial modem software
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
• An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
• You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming alternate approaches.
• Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Pay Range: $65-85 an hour.
• Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite).

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.