Principal RF Optimization Engineer at Parallel Wireless (Pune, India)
Parallel Wireless· Pune, India·
Role details
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 are looking for a Principal RF Optimization Engineer to join the Parallel Wireless RF team and act as the subject matter expert for optimization. Candidate will work multiple group of team within PW for technical issues, solutions and products including Development, PLM.
What you'll do:
- Responsible for KPI Optimization and physical optimization
- Responsible for configuration management and golden configuration
- Finalizing the KPI formula and counters as per customer feedback
- Will be working to optimize the drive test result and drive test report acceptance.
- Feature testing and parameter changes in field
- Customer communication
- Define test scenarios and execute Field Test cases in co-ordination with field team as per acceptance document.
- Co-ordination with drive test team
- Co-ordination with PM
- Lead the RF activities for the projects.
What you must have:
- 10+ years of experience in the RF optimization industry;
- Excellent 3GPP knowledge
- RF planning is added advantage
- Advances knowledge of RF tool (planning tool is an added plus)
- Leadership skill
- Travel to Onsite based on business requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a technical discipline (computer science or electrical engineering degree preferred);
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.