PANASONIC R&D CENTER SINGAPORE Hiring! Full Time Wireless Network R-D - Software Engineer in East Region (Singapore), Earn up to SGD 1 - Ricebowl

We are seeking a Wireless Network R&D / Software Engineer to design, develop, test, and improve mobile core network software for Private Mobile Networks.

The successful candidate will contribute to 3GPP-compliant mobile core functions, translating telecom specifications into maintainable, reliable, and production-ready software.

This role combines hands-on software engineering, network protocol research, cloud-based test environment development, interoperability testing, fault analysis, and technical documentation.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

You will support R&D and software development for mobile core network products, with responsibilities spanning software design, protocol implementation, cloud-based testing, quality improvement, and technical documentation.

Mobile Core Software Design & Development

• Design and implement mobile core network functions using Go, with opportunities to apply Rust where suitable.

• Research 3GPP specifications and translate relevant requirements into software design, implementation, and test requirements.

• Develop maintainable, reliable, and operable software components for Private Mobile Network products.
  

Protocol & Network Engineering

• Work with mobile core protocols and interfaces such as S1AP, PFCP, GTP, Diameter, RTP, and SIP.

• Apply Linux and IP networking knowledge to support network software development, integration, and troubleshooting.

• Analyze network behavior using logs, packet captures, and tools such as Wireshark.
  

Testing, Quality & Interoperability

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, interoperability testing, and load testing.

• Build cloud-based test environments on GCP and conduct validation under realistic operating conditions.

• Identify, analyze, and resolve defects through systematic fault investigation and quality improvement activities.
  

Cloud-Native & DevOps Engineering

• Use Docker and related virtualization technologies to support development and test environments.

• Apply Git-based team development practices, including code reviews and design reviews.

• Contribute to cloud-native development practices, with opportunities to work with Kubernetes and scalable deployment environments.
  

Documentation & Team Collaboration

• Write clear technical documentation covering design decisions, software behavior, test results, and operational considerations.

• Collaborate with engineers, researchers, product stakeholders, and partner teams to deliver high-quality network software.

• Communicate technical findings clearly through logical problem analysis and structured reporting.
  

REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Experience developing commercial software.

• Implementation experience using the Go programming language.

• Basic knowledge of Linux and IP networking.

• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as Docker.

• Knowledge of cloud computing and cloud-based development or testing environments.

• Team development experience using Git.

• Strong logical problem analysis, technical communication, and collaboration skills.
  

TECHNICALSKILLS

Programming & Software Engineering

Go, Rust, commercial software development, maintainable code design, unit testing, code reviews, and design reviews.

Mobile Core & Telecom Protocols

3GPP specifications, EPC, IMS, 5GC, S1AP, PFCP, GTP, Diameter, RTP, SIP, and protocol-oriented software requirements.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Linux, IP networking, GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, virtualization technologies, cloud computing, and cloud-native development environments.

Testing & Fault Analysis

Integration testing, interoperability testing, load testing, logs, packet captures, Wireshark, defect analysis, and quality improvement.

Development Practices

Git-based team development, technical documentation, structured problem solving, communication, and collaboration across engineering teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Development experience with Rust.

• Experience with EPC, IMS, or 5GC.

• Knowledge of mobile core protocols such as S1AP, PFCP, GTP, Diameter, RTP, and SIP.

• Design and implementation experience referencing 3GPP specifications.

• Fault analysis experience using Wireshark.

• Experience with Kubernetes.

• Cloud-native development experience.
  

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Within 2 months: understand the development environment and product architecture.

• Within 6 months: independently develop assigned features and evaluate existing deliverables.

• Within 12 months: lead quality improvements as the owner of key features.
  

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

• Strong software engineering fundamentals and interest in wireless network technologies.

• Ability to read specifications, reason logically, and translate requirements into robust implementation.

• Hands-on mindset for debugging, packet-level analysis, interoperability testing, and quality improvement.

• Clear communication skills for technical documentation, design discussion, and team collaboration.

• Motivation to contribute to reliable Private Mobile Network products and next-generation wireless solutions.

We, at Panasonic R&D Center Singapore, are firmly entrenched in the brief of delivering ideas that will provide a profound impact on people’s lives around the world. At the forefront of this endeavor is ensuring that our ideas are allied with the relentless pursuit of reaching new heights of excellence when it comes to pushing the boundaries of innovation. This allows us to focus on enriching the present and enhancing the future for societies throughout the globe.