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Sr. RAN Software Engineer (Starlink Mobile)

SpaceX· Starlink Mobile Engineering
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Redmond, WA$165k - $270kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead validation and optimization of the 4G/5G RAN software protocol stack, build scalable test automation frameworks, and collaborate with software developers to triage and resolve complex RAN issues for SpaceX 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 resolve 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

Qualifications

  • 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)

Skills

Required:PythonC/C++LTE/5G-NR testing

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time (Washington State)
  • Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to SpaceX Redmond office (Mon–Fri)
Last updated Aug 12, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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