Sr. RAN Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
Palo Alto, CA, United States
29 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

LTE (Telecommunication) Automation of Tests C++ (Programming Language) Protocol Stack Continuous Integration Software Debugging Interoperability Python (Programming Language) Data Driven Tests Wireless Networks Build Tools Data Pipelines

Job description

Experteer Overview As a Sr. RAN Software Engineer for Starlink Mobile, you drive the validation and optimization of the 4G/5G RAN protocol stack. You will build scalable test automation and work with software teams to triage complex RAN issues. You’ll shape performance and interoperability through data-driven analysis and tooling. This role sits at the intersection of space-enabled connectivity and mobile networks, delivering global coverage to billions of devices. Compensation / Benefits * Lead the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD test automation frameworks for eNB/gNB feature validation (functional, performance, interoperability, regression) * Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs to debug and root-cause RAN issues, collaborating with developers to drive feature improvements * Build tools and data pipelines to analyze RAN performance and optimize eNB/gNB parameters to improve network KPIs * Manage and prioritize network issues while coordinating with development teams to drive resolution * Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure with partner teams Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline * 5+ years of Python/C/C++ coding * 5+ years developing, executing, and managing automated LTE/5G-NR test cases (planning and results tracking) Key requirements * stock or long-term cash awards * discretionary bonuses * 401(k) retirement plan * medical, vision, dental coverage * paid parental leave * paid vacation and holidays

Requirements

feature * Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure with partner teams Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline * 5+ years of Python/C/C++ coding * 5+ years developing, executing, and managing automated LTE/5G-NR test cases (planning and results tracking) Key requirements * stock or long-term cash awards * discretionary bonuses * 401(k) retirement plan * medical, vision, dental coverage * paid parental leave * paid vacation and holidays

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