Sr. RAN Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD test automation frameworks for eNB/gNB feature validation, including functional, performance, interoperability, and regression testing
• Analyze UE and eNB/gNB logs to debug and root-cause RAN issues, and collaborate with developers to resolves issues and drive feature improvements
• Build software tools and data pipelines to analyze RAN performance and optimize eNB/gNB parameters to improve network KPIs
• Manage and prioritize network issues while collaborating closely with development teams to drive resolution
• Troubleshoot and maintain RAN lab infrastructure in collaboration with partner teams

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline
• 5+ years of Python/C/C++ coding experience
• 5+ years of experience developing, executing, and managing automated LTE/5G-NR test cases (including test planning and results tracking)
• Experience with user equipment (UE) log analysis and associated software tools (QXDM/XCAL)
• Experience developing test automation frameworks or CI/CD pipelines

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of 3GPP specifications and R17+ RAN features
• Strong understanding of LTE and 5G-NR protocols with hands-on experience resolving software issues at the PHY, MAC, and RRC layers
• Experience supporting products through the full release cycle including commercial deployment
• Strong skills in debugging and performance optimization; exceptional analytical skills and engineering fundamentals

Benefits

• Pay Range: $165,000 - $230,000
• Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX
• You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses
• The ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Variety of other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law

Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.