About the role

  • Lead a software platform group for energy-efficient Open RAN solutions at Parallel Wireless. Oversee ~45 engineers across multiple countries for cloud-native deployments.

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

Benefits

  • Embraces diversity and equality of opportunity
  • Committed to building inclusive and diverse teams

Job title

Senior Director, Platform

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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