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Principal Engineer – Software 5G

KATIM Cielker · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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full-timeonsiteSalary not specifiedPosted 1 months agoDeadline: Deadline not specified

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Job description

CareerHunt presents this senior engineering opportunity for an experienced software professional specializing in 5G technologies. The role focuses on developing advanced 5G software, contributing to architecture and performance improvements, and providing technical direction across engineering teams.

Market Context

Abu Dhabi continues to develop its advanced technology, telecommunications, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure sectors, creating opportunities for senior engineers with specialized expertise. 5G software professionals with substantial Core or RAN development experience represent a specialized segment of the technology workforce, while compensation for this level can vary significantly by employer and technical specialization. Salary for this vacancy is not specified in the provided information.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical design and development of complex 5G software solutions covering 5G Core and/or Radio Access Network technologies.
Develop and support software that enables interoperability between 5G networks and systems such as Wi-Fi
legacy radio
and satellite technologies.
Contribute directly to software development
debugging
testing
and performance optimization.
Help shape software architecture and maintain technical consistency across development projects.
Review code and provide technical direction
mentoring
and guidance to other engineers.
Work with product
hardware
project management
and other technical teams to translate requirements into practical software solutions.
Identify performance and scalability issues and implement improvements for reliability and responsiveness.
Maintain technical documentation and contribute to engineering standards
development practices
and quality processes.
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend suitable tools
frameworks
or approaches for future development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science
Software Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
or a related discipline.
8–12 years of relevant professional software development experience.
More than 5 years of experience specifically working with 5G Core and/or 5G RAN software development.
Strong software development
testing
debugging
and quality assurance capabilities.
Knowledge of software architecture and experience working on complex software solutions.
Strong analytical
problem-solving
communication
and technical leadership skills.

Required Qualifications

No required qualifications specified.

Preferred qualifications

Practical experience working across both 5G Core and RAN technologies.
Experience integrating 5G solutions with Wi-Fi
satellite
or legacy communication systems.
Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring software engineering teams.
Familiarity with modern software development tools
frameworks
and engineering methodologies.

Required skills

5G Software Development5G Core / 5G RANSoftware ArchitectureSoftware DevelopmentDebuggingTestingQuality AssurancePerformance OptimizationProblem Solving

CV Preparation Tips

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Highlight the technologies listed in the vacancy and match them to your experience.
Include relevant projects, case studies, or GitHub/portfolio links where appropriate.
Show examples of systems you built, improved, or maintained with measurable outcomes.
Keep the CV focused on the tools, workflows, and problem-solving skills relevant to this role.

Who This Job Is For

This role appears best suited to candidates who have candidates with mid-level experience, the relevant bachelors background, experience with 5G Software Development, 5G Core / 5G RAN, Software Architecture and can clearly show how their background matches the responsibilities described in the vacancy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this job located?

This role is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Is this job remote?

This role is listed as onsite.

What experience is required?

The job is listed at mid level.

What education is required?

The role lists bachelors as the education requirement.

How can I apply?

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Benefits

No benefits specified.

About KATIM Cielker

KATIM Cielker operates in the secure communications and advanced technology sector, developing solutions designed for government and business applications. The company is associated with EDGE's Space & Cyber Technologies cluster and works across areas including secure communications, networks, applications, mobile devices, and satellite communications.