Senior Software Engineer Telecommunications Core Networks

About Polaris Wireless

Polaris Wireless is a Silicon Valley-based innovator of software-driven wireless Location Intelligence solutions, founded in 2001. The company locates mobile devices across all carrier networks and air interfaces (2G–5G) using patented RF pattern-matching technology (WLS™) that is immune to spoofing or disabling and includes a certified indoor 3D vertical location solution.

Its analytics platform applies AI/ML and agentic AI to petabytes of location data, enabling real-time threat monitoring, mobility pattern discovery, and predictive intelligence — forming the only full-stack national security location intelligence solution on the market.

With 130+ issued patents, customers span wireless carriers, government agencies, law enforcement, and commercial enterprises across North America, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.

Headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with offices in Zug, Switzerland, the Middle East, and Asia, Polaris seeks motivated individuals with the highest standards of integrity to join its team.

Senior Software Engineer – Telecommunications Core Networks Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and self-motivated individual contributor who has hands-on experience in software development and testing to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, testing, and maintaining product features and components.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     4-6 years of experience with design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable C/C++ code for high-throughput network and telecom-based applications.

2.     Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements, define system functionality, and build cutting-edge telecom solutions for 3G/4G/5G networks.

3.     Integrate with 3GPP network nodes via standard telecom interfaces (e.g., Diameter, MAP, HTTP/2, SS7).

4.     Troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance existing codebase to improve performance, latency, reliability, and security.

5.     Lead code reviews, drive technical design discussions, and mentor junior engineers.

6.     Stay current with emerging 3GPP standards, technologies, and industry best practices related to telecommunications and Location Based Services (LBS).

7.     Ensure code quality by adhering to software engineering best practices, agile methodologies, and rigorous automated testing.

Required Skills:

1.     Strong programming skills in C++, Network Programming, Python, Perl, JSON

2.     Good understanding of OOPs, multithreading, collections, and data structures.

3.     Understanding of core telecom protocols and signaling (e.g., SIP, SS7, SIGTRAN, MAP, Diameter, SCTP, HTTP/2)

4.     Platforms: Hypervisor (ProxMox, VMware),

5.     Tools: GDB, Git, Makefiles, CMake

6.     Domain: 3GPP specifications for location-based services (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) 

7.     Hands-on experience with automation and unit/integration testing.

Additional Skills:

1.     Experience in mobile location-based technology.

2.     Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

3.     Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

4.     Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.