Job Title : C Programmer – Telecom Domain
Location – Atlanta, GA
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, debug, and optimize C-based telecom components : L1 / L2 / L3 stacks, signaling, media handling, billing, or messaging systems
- Implement and enhance network protocols (TCP / IP, SIP, RTP, Diameter, NGAP / S1AP—3GPP)
- Write modular, reusable, and efficient C code; manage memory manually to avoid leaks and buffer issues.
- Use debugging tools (GDB, Valgrind), static analysers (Coverity, Cppcheck), and trace signal flows to root cause complex issues.
- Collaborate in Agile / scrum environments—plan, code & test features, participate in design / code reviews, and deliver high-quality software on time.
- Produce technical documentation : software design specs, interface definitions, test plans
- Work cross‑functionally with hardware, firmware, testing, QA, and system engineering teams
Qualifications
Required :
Bachelor’s (or higher) in Computer Science, Computer / Electrical / Electronics Engineering, Telecom, or related3+ years of professional experience in C (C99 / C11) —especially for performance‑critical or telecom systemsIn-depth understanding of telecom protocols : 3GPP 4G / 5G stacks, SIP / H.323, SS7, Diameter, RTP, TCP / IPStrong Linux-based development experience, including IPC, POSIX threads, build tools (Make / CMake), version control (Git / Gerrit)Solid debugging skills and familiarity with GDB, Valgrind, trace toolsGood problem-solving ability and communication skills—able to work in distributed teamsPreferred :
Telecom-specific knowledge : L2 / L3 control plane, OAM (e.g. IEEE 802.1ag, Y.1731), RAN / cloud integrationExperience with embedded systems or real-time OS (Linux kernel, RTOS)Exposure to cloud-native technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), automation scripting (Python, Go)Familiarity with test tools (Ixia / Spirent), telecom benchmarking standards (RFC 2544), and static analysis / security complianceBackground in DSP, codecs, hardware interfaces, FPGA / ASIC integration