Principal Software Engineer - RF

In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Research, design and implement application software/Measurement IP/components for test systems, which are used to validate RFICs such as Power Amplifiers, RFFE, Transceivers (TRx), Filters, Switches etc.
• Ownership of system and/or features of system. Lead system/features from definition through release.
• Collaborate with global RD teams on feature dependencies, product release, customer escalations etc.
• Design/Develop IP/features for re-usability across systems/future opportunities. Follow software development processes and best practices for design/development.
• Seek feedback on the system/features from Business Managers, System Architect, Application Engineers etc. and implement.
• Provide technical leadership to projects/teams. Drive technical decisions while balancing technical and business needs. Contribute to design and code reviews.
• Identify and recommend architecture and process improvements to benefit long-term product quality and development efficiency.
• Lead critical issues and customer escalations to effective resolution.
• Lead/drive initiatives to advance the skills/competency of the team.
• Foster culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Lead/mentor junior engineers/technicians in the team.

Who You Are:

You promote high visibility of shared contributions to goals. You quickly and significantly take action in constantly evolving, unexpected situations. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You handle the risk that comes with moving forward when the outcome is not certain.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Education: B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech in Electronics, Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of experience in development of application/system/ATE for Test and Measurement, preferably for RF.
• Experience in validation and characterization of RFIC devices/components such as RFFE, Power Amplifier, Transceivers (TRx), Filters, Switches etc.
• Experience in using lab equipment such as Oscilloscopes, RF Instruments (VST, VNA, RFSA, RFSG), Protocol Analyzers, Function Generators etc.
• Hands-on design, development and debugging skills in LabVIEW/C#/C++/Python, TestStand.
• Familiarity with post-Silicon validation and production test using NI RF instruments, drivers and NI STS (Semiconductor Test System)
• Key skills/attributes:
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proven interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork and a can-do spirit.
• Possess team skills, self-starter and has the ability to work independently.
• Collaboration skills and ability to communicate cross-functionally.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Effective oral and written communication skills, English language competency

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience using NI hardware, RF drivers, STS, and application software such as LabVIEW, TestStand, RFmx, RFIC Test Software.
• Experience with post-Silicon validation and production test of RFICs using NI RF instruments, RF drivers and NI STS (Semiconductor Test System).