
Engineer I, RU Validation -Automation ver (Testing) at Parallel Wireless (Bengaluru, India)
Parallel Wireless· Bengaluru, India·
Role details
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
Engineer I, RU Validation
What you'll do:
- Going through 3GPP standards, architecture and design documents to come up with thorough and in-depth test plans for testing 5G NR/LTE
- Come with plans also to test PHY/ Stack algorithms and think from e2e Perspective.
- Creating test scripts using available test tools. This will involve getting familiarized with the test tools and figuring out innovative ways of re-creating practically possible scenarios.
- Ability to build simple/complex test setups as per the requirements of the test cases
- Creating test plans on LTE/ 5G NR features by following 3GPP and ORAN standards
- Executing test cases and validating the test status based on the expectations for the test case.
- Ability to fully understand system logs, test tool logs and use this understanding for debugging issues and identifying accurate root causes for the problems seen on the system under test or in the network
- Using the test expertise and identifying overall improvements and enhancements which are possible on the system
- Debugging field log/data and identifying potential problems and re-creating the same in the lab
- Be able to strategize and implement new and efficient ways to streamline QA test planning and strategy.
- Be able to quickly root cause customer issues and replicate customer configs in lab environment in limited time, working rapidly to solve customer issues.
- Be hands on K8S deployment and be able to adapt deployment models to suite diff platforms, and work with other stakeholders to stabilize setups.
What you must have :
- 1- 3 years of experience in various protocols for interoperability, performance evaluation and troubleshooting issues of radio access technology.
- good experience in RAN (5G/ LTE ) Testing , Feature testing (Lab testing)
- Knowledge of message flows and parameters used in the messages for LTE/ 5G NR procedures
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl
- Familiarity in creating complex test plans spanning 5G/4G features and root causing issues,
- Automation and Scripting is priority for this role.
Education
Why work at Parallel Wireless
- Pioneering, mission-driven work: Employees have the opportunity to help "disrupt, challenge, and lead the future of telecommunications" within the global Open RAN movement, developing products from 2G to 5G and beyond.
- Global, distributed culture: Workforce spans 17 countries, with major hubs in Israel, India, the US, and the UK — offering a genuinely international work environment and a global mobility program.
- Flexible/remote working: The company explicitly supports flexible and remote working arrangements, plus paid time off to rest and recharge, and time off to give back to the community.
- Career growth and development: Rapid career growth opportunities, tailored individual development plans delivered regionally, and a "Servant Leadership" philosophy where leadership is vested in employee success.
- Recognition and rewards: Spot Awards for celebrating wins; competitive total rewards package with long-term wealth creation opportunities described as "unmatched in the industry."
- Engineering culture: Heavily technical organization (~55% of employees in technical roles), with challenging assignments, collaborative teamwork, and an emphasis on innovation, openness, andamos customer success.
- ⚠️ Glassdoor/LinkedIn review caution: Employer rating is 3.5/5.0 based on 240 reviews, with Work-Life Balance 3.2, Compensation 3.3, Culture 3.2, and Career Development 3.0 — candidate should evaluate these areas carefully during interviews.
- Open roles (sample): Director of Solution Sales Engineering (Pacific), Principal Systems Engineer (RF Communications & Sensing), Account Manager OpenRAN (Africa), Junior Engineer RT 5G Stack, Sr. Engineer RT 5G Stack, 5G/LTE Network Engineer I, Sales Director / Customer Executive (Southeast Asia, Pacific) — see the Lever careers page for the full list.