Wireless Network Architect

About the role

Cape is seeking a Wireless Network Architect who combines deep expertise in planning, building, and operating cellular networks with the vision and courage to disrupt legacy approaches and reimagine the future of telecom. This is an opportunity to contribute to projects that truly matter—shaping the geopolitical landscape in an era where telecom is an essential element of modern warfighting.

Requirements

• 4+ years wireless Core network architecture experience, including IMS, EPC/PGW, MME, HSS, SGW (or 5G equivalents).
• Hands-on operational skills—comfortable deploying, configuring, and debugging network functions in a startup environment.
• Deep expertise in telecom features such as VoLTE/VoNR, VoWiFi, SMS/MMS over IP, and regulatory compliance (e911, NG911, CALEA).
• Familiarity with 4G, 5G NSA, and 5G SA architectures.
• Strong protocol knowledge: Diameter, SIP, GTP, and related cellular network protocols.
• Vendor management experience, with the ability to hold external partners accountable.
• Design documentation skills, from high-level architecture to detailed network diagrams.
• Comfort with disruption—willingness to do things differently than legacy telecom approaches.

Preferred experience

• Cloud-based network deployments
• Launching MVNOs, roaming interconnects, IPX, trunking, and cross-network connections
• RAN expertise and/or knowledge of SIMs, SIM applets, and OTA platforms

Competencies

• Wireless Core Network Expertise – Ready to hit the ground running with deep technical knowledge.
• Innovation – Able to spot opportunities for disruption and differentiation in a legacy-heavy industry.
• Mission-Oriented – A team player who thrives in collaborative, goal-driven environments.
• Customer-Centric – Designs networks that meet and anticipate customer needs, with innovations that delight.
• Flexible & Adaptable – Comfortable with the speed and unpredictability of a growth-stage startup.
• Zoom In / Zoom Out – Big-picture strategic thinker who can also dive deep into details.
• Sense of Urgency – Operates at startup pace; proactive and resourceful.
• Clear Communicator – Can document technical designs, draft specifications, and translate complexity for non-technical audiences.

Additional Details

• Travel Requirements: Up to 25%.
• This role may require travel for key meetings or projects.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 depending on experience and interview performance.

Benefits

• 401(k) match
• 100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision premiums for you and your dependents
• 12 weeks paid parental leave (for all parents, no waiting period)
• Stipends for Family-forming needs
• Gender-affirming care
• Unlimited PTO

Culture & Values

• We hire excellent people, give them outsized responsibility, and trust them to execute.
• We believe that personal privacy and national security are not at odds, and that they can be reconciled through strong technology.
• We believe companies exist to build awesome things and take care of the people who build them, so we offer top-tier healthcare, 401(k) matching, and a generous vacation policy that our team actually uses to recharge.
• We believe that a stronger company and a better product are built by people from all walks of life.
• We hire without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.