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Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

Staff 5G Firmware Engineer New San Diego, California, United States

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc, California, Missouri, United States, 65018


InnoPhase Inc., DBA GreenWave Radios, is at the forefront of innovation in Open RAN digital radios. Our cutting-edge solutions, powered by the Hermes64 RF SoC, are designed to enhance network energy efficiency while dramatically reducing operational expenses, with purpose-built silicon that is the heart of ORAN-based active antenna arrays.Based in San Diego, California, GreenWave Radios has earned a reputation for delivering power-efficient digital-to-RF solutions. Our commitment to innovation is backed by a robust team of more than 100 talented engineers spread across four R&D facilities worldwide and an extensive portfolio of over 120 global patent filings, underscoring our dedication to pushing the boundaries of radio technology.As a

Staff Embedded Firmware Engineer , you'll be part of a team that's revolutionizing the cellular infrastructure industry. Reporting to our principal engineer/manager, you'll be at the forefront of developing embedded firmware for our innovative radio solutions. This role is a unique opportunity for someone who thrives on driving the critical path, making a significant impact in product launches, and winning!This is a full-time position based in our San Diego, CA office.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms for both transmission (TX) and reception (RX) in 4G/5G physical layers, with a focus on timing synchronization for RF symbols, including Cyclic Prefix (CP), PRACH, and NPRACH.Design, develop, and integrate embedded firmware drivers for radio front-end, transceiver, and baseband modules.Implement an extensible hardware abstraction layer to seamlessly support a variety of radio hardware configurations using a common API.Design and implement test mode interfaces to enable hardware characterization, calibration, and tuning procedures to optimize system performance.Design and optimize device control transactions to meet strict timing requirements and to enable efficient transmit operation while maintaining RF spectrum emissions requirements.Job Requirements:Minimum of eight years experience required.MS EE/CS preferred.In-depth knowledge of DSP techniques for TX/RX in 4G/5G physical layers, including timing synchronization for RF symbols such as CP, PRACH, and NPRACH.Experience with the development of Lower Physical Layer (Layer 1) and/or RF Driver firmware using the C programming language, especially for RF calibration, for at least one wireless technology, preferably 5G NR or LTE.Experience with RF test equipment measurements for signal quality analysis in at least one wireless technology standard.Knowledge of RF-related alarms and Key Performance Indicators.Understanding of maintenance plane protocols, e.g., ORAN-MP / ORI / other CPRI SW protocols.Strong coding skills in embedded C and Python.Prior ARM or similar System on a Chip (SoC) product development experience.Good understanding of cellular wireless protocols (MAC/PHY).Be able to work productively and independently.Experience using GIT and Jira tools.Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet product needs on time.Compensation and Benefits:Our compensation package at InnoPhase, dba GreenWave Radios, includes base pay and pre-IPO stock options. The base pay range for this role is between $140K-$225K. Your base pay will depend on the market, interview results, skills, qualifications, experience, education, and location. Our employee benefits include a comprehensive group health plan, matching 401(k), training reimbursement, and various paid leaves (vacation, sick, holidays, maternity/paternity leave, jury).

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