Sr. RAN Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile)
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