Platform Engineer

Role Overview:

As a Platform Engineer, you will drive the development and implementation of advanced RAN platform architectures. This includes working with cutting-edge technologies such as DPDK, Dockers/Containers, and orchestration platforms, focusing on performance, scalability, and debugging. This is full time permanent role with ACL Digital and the client is Nokia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop platforms using DPDK, Dockers/Containers, and microservices.
• Architect solutions and validate hardware/software choices for multi-core/multi-processor platforms.
• Debug field and integration issues in kernel, devices, hardware accelerators, and networking areas.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Quality Assurance, Customer Support, and System Engineering, to deliver end-to-end product development.
• Integrate third-party software, including Wind River and DSP BIOS.
• Address critical field issues with innovative and scalable solutions.

Key Skills & Technologies:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in C/C++ with experience in multithreaded and socket programming.
• Platform Knowledge: Expertise in DPDK, Dockers/Containers, SRIOV, and orchestration platforms.
• Linux Expertise: Kernel scheduling, memory management, and IP stack for multicore platforms.
• Debugging Skills: Experience with debugging tools (JTAG, gdb, kgdb) and kernel profiling tools (OProfile, perf tools).
• Networking Knowledge: TCP/IP, IPv6, IPSec, multicast, and firewall configurations.
• Testing: Proficiency in testing equipment such as logic analyzers and network analyzers.
• Scripting: Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Perl, shell scripting) is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electronics, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Familiarity with cloud-native software for RAN and Intel FlexRAN programming.
• Solid understanding of project management principles is a plus.