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Sr. RAN Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Palo Alto - 1200💼 Full-time💰 $175,000–$175,000🗓 2026-08-05 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead validation and optimization of the 4G/5G RAN software protocol stack for SpaceX's Starlink Mobile satellite-to-mobile network.

Role type

Senior IC RAN Software Engineer (4G/5G)

Builds

Scalable test automation frameworks, software tools, and data pipelines for eNB/gNB feature validation and network optimization.

Domain

Telecommunications / Satellite Communications / 4G/5G Networks

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Python, C, C++, automated LTE/5G-NR test case development, CI/CD pipeline management, UE and eNB/gNB log analysis, RAN performance analysis, network KPI optimization, RAN lab infrastructure maintenance

Preferred skills

3GPP specifications (R17+), QXDM/XCAL tools, PHY/MAC/RRC layer debugging, full release cycle support, performance optimization

Technologies

Python, C, C++, LTE, 5G-NR, eNB, gNB, QXDM, XCAL

Responsibilities

Design and maintain CI/CD test automation frameworks for eNB/gNB validation; Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs to debug and root-cause RAN issues; Build software tools and data pipelines to analyze RAN performance and optimize parameters; Manage and prioritize network issues; Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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