The Role
Parallel Wireless is reimagining mobile networks with innovative, energy-efficient Open RAN solutions. Join us as we lead the future of telecommunications, driving innovation through green and sustainable networks. Learn more about our mission, vision and values.
The System Architecture Team Lead will lead and mentor a team of system architects responsible for designing, defining, and evolving the end-to-end architecture of advanced 4G, 5G, and NSA (Non-Standalone) mobile network solutions. The role focuses heavily on Layer 2 and Layer 3 system design, ensuring scalable, robust, and standards-compliant architecture across the product portfolio.
This individual will serve as the technical authority for the RAN system architecture domain and a key decision-maker in product implementation direction.
What you will do:
- Lead an existing team of System Architects
- Lead cellular features research (e.g. rate adaptation, power control, scheduler, interference mitigation) and define the strategy for implementation
- Lead definition of performance and benchmark testing for lab and outdoor experiments
- Incorporate feedback from deployed systems into product improvements and technical roadmap
- Make sure that the team is engaged with the features from early research level, during implementation and integration toward release to customers
What knowledge should you have:
- Knowledge in wireless communication theory. Familiarity with at least one of the cellular standards, i.e. 2G/3G/LTE/LTE-Advanced/5G-NR.
- Knowledge in networking.
- Experienced system engineer, including specification definition, integration, SW development methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, and ability to thrive in a global multi-site environment.
Education / Experience:
- Architecture Team Lead for 3 or more years – a must
- M.Sc / PhD with a major in communication theory and systems and/or signal processing – a must
- Architecture Group Lead – big advantage
Parallel Wireless is expanding the ecosystem for Open RAN with the GreenRAN™ energy-efficient Hardware-Agnostic technology. Deployed worldwide, our comprehensive 2G/3G/4G/5G Macro RAN solutions enhance network security while reducing operating expenses. As pioneers of Open RAN, we prioritize innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to help build a more connected, and green networks. Headquartered in the USA with global R&D centers, we are proud to serve over 60 customers worldwide and have been recognized with over 100 industry awards. Our mission is to accelerate GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero initiative by reducing TCO and driving innovation across the telecom ecosystem.Learn more at www.parallelwireless.com.
Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.Parallel Wireless does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Parallel Wireless employees, or any other company location. Parallel Wireless is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.
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The Company
What We Do
At Parallel Wireless, we believe that software has the power to unleash amazing opportunities for the world. We disrupt the ways wireless networks are built and operated. We are reimagining how hardware, software and the cloud work together to change deployment economics for our customers. Our ALL G O-RAN software platform forms an open, secure and intelligent RAN architecture to deliver wireless connectivity, so all people can be connected whenever, wherever, and however they choose. We are engaged with over 50 global MNOs and have been recognized with over 74 industry awards. At the core of what we do is our team of Reimaginers who value innovation, collaboration, openness and customer success. For more information, visit: www.parallelwireless.com.
