ORAN DeveloperLocation: DallasJob Type: Contract-long termExperience Level: Mid-LevelJob Summary: We are seeking a skilled and passionate ORAN Developer to join our cutting-edge wireless engineering team. In this role, you will contribute to the development, integration, and optimization of Open RAN (ORAN) solutions for 5G networks, working on disaggregated RAN components (RU, DU, CU), near-RT RIC and non-RT RIC, and their interfaces (F1, E1, O1, O2, A1, etc.)Key Responsibilities:Develop and integrate ORAN software components (RU, DU, CU, RIC platforms)Work on RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) development including xApps and rAppsImplement O-RAN interfaces (A1, E2, O1/O2) and maintain interoperability between disaggregated network elementsContribute to real-time and non-real-time RIC applications using standardized APIs and protocolsParticipate in network function virtualization (NFV), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD for ORAN componentsPerform end-to-end testing, debugging, and optimization of ORAN software stacksCollaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors for ORAN solution integration and compliance with 3GPP and O-RAN Alliance standardsDesired Skills & Experience:Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Telecommunications5+ years of experience in RAN development with at least 1–2 years in ORAN systemsProficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, GolangStrong understanding of 3GPP protocols (RRC, MAC, RLC, PDCP) and ORAN architectureExperience with E2, A1, O1/O2 interfaces and protocols (NETCONF, REST, gRPC, etc.)Hands-on with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with xApp/rApp development on Near-RT and Non-RT RICExperience with tools like FlexRAN, OAI (OpenAirInterface), srsRAN, or similar open-source RAN stacksPreferred Qualifications:Exposure to cloud-native network functions (CNF) and service meshContributions to open-source ORAN projectsKnowledge of AI/ML-based network automation in RICExperience with system-level performance optimization and profiling