Platform Director at Parallel Wireless (Kfar Saba, Israel)
Parallel Wireless· Kfar Saba, Israel·
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Job description
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.
We're seeking a Sr. Director, Platform to lead our software platform group - a team of ~45 engineers distributed across Israel, India, Ukraine, and the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role combining people management with technical direction, driving a cloud-native Kubernetes-based platform that powers RAN deployments globally.
You'll report to the VP of RANOps R&D and play a critical role in shaping how we build and scale our platform software.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a multi-regional engineering organization (~45 engineers) across 5 teams and 4 countries and multiple time zones
- Drive technical strategy for the cell-site software platform, built on Kubernetes (EKSA/SUSE) in cloud-native architecture
- Champion cross-team collaboration within the broader R&D organization
- Spearhead adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate engineering productivity
- Improve system debuggability and observability across complex, distributed deployments
- Lead modernization efforts for legacy codebases while maintaining production stability
- Define and formalize team-level KPIs aligned with SAFe practices
- Enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation to improve delivery velocity and quality
- Balance real-time constraints, resource management, and networking requirements inherent to RAN software
Requirements
- BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience managing multi-regional engineering teams
- Strong technical background in Kubernetes and cloud-native development
- Proficiency in C/C++; familiarity with Python and Bash
- Understanding of real-time systems, networking, and resource management concepts
- Experience working in Agile environments (SAFe experience a plus)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones
- Telecom or wireless industry experience—or experience in adjacent fields such as communications systems or real-time constrained products
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with O-RAN Alliance specifications or 3GPP standards
- Experience with observability and debugging tools for distributed systems (tracing, logging, metrics)
- Track record of successfully modernizing or refactoring legacy codebases at scale
- Hands-on experience implementing AI/ML tools in engineering workflows (code assistants, test generation, etc.)
- Experience scaling CI/CD infrastructure and developer tooling
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 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.
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.