Senior RAN Software Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type: On-site
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Salary: $175,000–$280,000 / yr
Posted: 37 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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As a Sr. RAN Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile), you will join the Starlink Mobile team to develop a satellite-to-mobile network providing global cellular connectivity. You will lead the validation and optimization of the 4G/5G RAN software protocol stack, focusing on building scalable test automation frameworks for eNB/gNB feature validation. Your daily responsibilities include analyzing UE and eNB/gNB logs to root-cause issues, developing data pipelines to optimize network KPIs, and maintaining RAN lab infrastructure. The role requires proficiency in Python, C, and C++ to manage automated LTE/5G-NR test cases. You will apply deep knowledge of 3GPP specifications and R17+ features while troubleshooting software at the PHY, MAC, and RRC layers. This position addresses the technical challenge of providing direct-to-cell service for remote areas and emergency situations using the Starlink constellation.

Skills

4G 5G LTE 5G-NR 3GPP Python C C++ CI/CD eNB gNB QXDM XCAL PHY MAC RRC Test Automation Data Pipelines

What you'll do

Design, develop, and maintain CI/CD test automation frameworks for eNB/gNB feature validation.
Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs to debug and root-cause complex 4G/5G RAN issues.
Build software tools and data pipelines to analyze RAN performance and optimize network KPIs.
Manage and prioritize network issues while driving resolutions with development teams.
Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure in collaboration with partner teams.
Validate and optimize the 4G/5G RAN software protocol stack for Starlink Mobile.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
5+ years of Python, C, or C++ coding experience.
5+ years of experience developing, executing, and managing automated LTE/5G-NR test cases.
In-depth knowledge of 3GPP specifications and R17+ RAN features.
Experience with user equipment (UE) log analysis using tools like QXDM or XCAL.
Strong understanding of LTE and 5G-NR protocols at the PHY, MAC, and RRC layers.
Experience developing test automation frameworks or CI/CD pipelines.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.

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