Description : Layer-3 Developer (5G NR)
Experience : 35 Years
Location : Bangalore
Domain : Telecom / 5G / Wireless / L3 Protocol Stack
Mode : Work From Office
Key Responsibilities :
5G NR Layer-3 Protocol Development :
- Design, develop, implement, and optimize Layer-3 (L3) modules including RRC, PDCP, and SDAP.
- Work on control plane procedures (RRC connection setup, reconfiguration, release, measurement, etc.).
- Implement mobility management (handover, cell reselection), security, QoS, and session management functions.
5G CU / DU Architecture :
Work on CU-CP, CU-UP, and DU components within gNB architecture.Integrate and optimize L3 modules in CU / DU split environment.Ensure alignment with 3GPP Release standards and interoperability requirements.O-RAN Interface Development :
Work with O-RAN F1 (F1-C / F1-U) and E1 interfaces.Participate in integration and validation of O-RAN compliant CU / DU components.Support interoperability testing with multi-vendor O-RAN implementations.Software Development & Optimization :
Develop high-performance, scalable, and efficient code in C / C++ on Linux environment.Work on multi-threaded programming, inter-process communication, and low-latency processing.Participate in code reviews, performance optimization, and debugging.Standards, Compliance & Documentation :
Interpret and implement features based on 3GPP specifications (38.xxx series).Contribute to design documents, architecture diagrams, configuration guides, and release notes.Ensure code quality, documentation, and best engineering practices are followed.Debugging, Testing & Integration :
Debug issues at Layer-3 and interface with Layer-2 / Layer-1 teams.Work closely with system integration teams to validate features in lab and field environments.Support protocol testing, logging analysis, KPI monitoring, and trace analysis (RRC, PDCP logs).Required Skills & Experience :
3 to 5 years of experience in 5G NR / 4G / 3G wireless protocol stack development.Strong understanding of 5G NR architecture, especially CU / DU split.Hands-on experience with L3 protocols :a. RRC (Radio Resource Control)
b. PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol)
c. SDAP (Service Data Adaptation Protocol)
Strong programming skills in C / C++, Linux environment, multi-threaded programming.Proficiency in O-RAN interfaces : F1-C / F1-U, E1.Knowledge of QoS, SON, mobility management, and data / session handling.Strong understanding of 3GPP 5G NR specifications (Release 15 / 16 / 17).Experience with debugging tools, log analysis, and protocol analyzers.Preferred Qualifications :
Experience with 4G LTE L3 protocols (RRC / PDCP) is an added advantage.Exposure to Wireshark, QXDM, UERANSIM, or similar protocol testing tools.Experience working in Agile development environments.Exposure to O-RAN specifications and open-source RAN projects.(ref : hirist.tech)