Network Protocol Engineer

Location : Chennai, India (In-office)

Department : Engineering – Telecommunications

About Lynk

InCommon is hiring on behalf of Lynk , the pioneer of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology and the first company licensed by the FCC to operate a space-based cellular network.

Lynk enables standard, unmodified phones to connect directly to satellites — tested across all seven continents and approved in 30+ countries. With 40+ operator partnerships, Lynk is scaling globally to connect every person, everywhere.

Role Overview

As a Networking & Telecommunications Software Engineer at Lynk, you’ll design and build the software backbone for the world’s first space-based mobile network. You’ll work across GSM, LTE, and 5G technologies, developing network protocols, implementing core telecom functions, and integrating software-defined radios within a distributed system.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement network protocols and software for signaling, O&M, and testing.
• Develop and integrate telecom systems using C / C++, Python, and Linux IPC mechanisms.
• Build and optimize protocol stacks and network applications across GSM / LTE / 5G.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing (e.G., Google Test).
• Profile, benchmark, and tune system performance.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Soft Skills