Software Development Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Software Development Engineer

Summary :

Salient Global Technologies CORP is seeking a Software Development Engineer to join our innovative team in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in the software development life cycle , 5G network architecture , and API design for Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) .

This position requires a Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field . Candidates with U.S.-based degrees are strongly preferred; however, foreign equivalent degrees that meet U.S. educational standards will also be accepted.

Applicants must have at least two (2) years of experience in software development, programming in C and Python , working with CI / CD pipelines , and developing in cloud environments such as AWS .

Location :

Full-Time (40 hours per week) | MondayFriday

Location : Dallas, Texas

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities :

• Analyze call flows between 5G Network Elements (e.g., gNB, AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF) to determine Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) API requirements.
• Define software requirements and Level of Effort (LOE) for API development based on call flow analysis.
• Design and develop Packet Dissectors for 5G protocol analysis.
• Design, develop, modify, and document DPI APIs using C, Python, and LUA programming languages.
• Develop and execute testing frameworks to validate API functionality and performance.
• Modify and optimize existing software to correct errors, support new protocols and hardware, and enhance performance.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including specifications, progress reports, and technical analyses.
• Collaborate with end users, software engineers, systems architects, and project managers to ensure successful solution delivery.
• Utilize source control and project management tools such as Git , Jira , and Confluence .
• Configure and manage network elements including Brocade TAP , Juniper , and Cisco routers .
• Install, manage, and troubleshoot 5G VNF and CNF elements within OpenStack and OpenShift environments.
• Configure 5G Radio Elements (RRU, BBU, gNB, UPF) for packet capture readiness.
• Configure and debug User Equipment (UEs) for packet capture using QxDM and XCAL .
• Create high-level call flow and architecture diagrams in collaboration with Systems Architects.
• Automate data capture, testing, and build deployments to streamline engineering operations.

Required Qualifications :

• Masters degree in Computer Science , Computer Engineering , or a closely related field .

U.S.-based degree strongly preferred; foreign equivalent degrees meeting U.S. standards will also be considered.

• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in software development, including :

Programming in C and Python

• Developing APIs and implementing CI / CD pipelines
• Working within cloud environments (e.g., AWS)
• Hands-on experience with LTE / 5G network architecture and protocol analysis

Preferred Skills :

• Proficiency with LUA scripting and automation frameworks .
• Experience with OpenStack and OpenShift deployments.
• Familiarity with network packet analysis tools and 5G protocol layers .
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams.