Senior Software Engineer Aerial - Wireless RAN Algorithms Development

NVIDIA

NVIDIA

Software Engineering
Santa Clara, CA, USA · Washington, DC, USA · Remote
USD 184k-356,500 / year + Equity
Posted on Nov 14, 2025

We are seeking a self-motivated senior software engineer for the Aerial Algorithms team. This hire will spearhead the creation and improvement of RAN algorithms. This will include a focus on AI/ML technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work on technology for 5G and 6G networks, using NVIDIA's world-class compute platforms to advance the field of software-defined digital signal processing stack!

What you’ll be doing:

As a member of NVIDIA's Aerial team, you will guide the system build initiatives encompassing research, composition, and development of RAN algorithms within the realms of 5G/6G PHY and MAC-Scheduler, integrating innovative strategies like AI/ML, Deep Learning, and Raytracing. You will enable realization of algorithms in a GPU accelerated system, carefully assessing the design and implementation tradeoffs! We need someone who can effectively work with customers and ecosystem partners and support integration, system simulations, performance benchmarking, and optimizations.

What we need to see:

  • MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.

  • Minimum of 8 years relevant experience

  • We require proven theoretical knowledge of communication systems, communication theory, linear algebra, detection and estimation theory, baseband signal processing algorithms, and channel coding

  • We seek deep expertise in LTE/5G NR L1 (PHY) and L2 (MAC-scheduler) algorithms design and optimizations

  • Experience with wireless algorithm performance characterization and analysis

  • Wireless base station design, development, and commercialization experience

  • Experience building system models with Matlab, C/C++ and/or Python for algorithm design and link-level simulation

  • Solid knowledge of 3GPP 5G NR standard

  • Strategic context of Telecom Industry and Wireless technology evolution

Ways to stand out from the crowds:

  • Research experience in AI/ML and its applications to wireless applications

  • Demonstrated experience in software development for commercial RAN products

  • Knowledge of SIMD computing architecture

  • Background of GPU or CUDA programming

  • Knowledge of Wireless Protocols and E2E Deployment Architecture

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4, and 224,000 USD - 356,500 USD for Level 5.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 17, 2025.NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.