Senior Level Wireless Specialist Jobs
Senior level wireless specialist jobs put experienced professionals in charge of network architecture decisions, complex RF deployments, and the technical direction of wireless programs. Roles are concentrated in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Retail, with 9% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Apple, Axon, and Google hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Our client is looking for a Wireless Software Engineer (5G-Advanced) for a long-term project in Multiple Locations. Below is the detail requirement.
ROLE
Wireless Software Engineer (5G-Advanced)
We have multiple locations:
- Austin, TX
- Cupertino, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Redmond, WA
Role Overview
A development-focused role working with customer engineering teams and Client R&D to develop, customize, integrate and optimize software for next-generation wireless systems. The engineer contributes production code, debugs protocol-stack behavior and turns field challenges into product enhancements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop and enhance software features in wireless systems and protocol stacks using C/C++ and Python on Linux.
- Debug and root-cause complex issues across Layer 1 (PHY), Layer 2 (MAC/RLC/PDCP) and Layer 3 (RRC/NAS).
- Analyze signaling logs, traces, packet captures and performance metrics to resolve issues in customer deployments and integrations.
- Modify existing code and build new features to meet customer-specific requirements; build prototypes to validate new features.
- Develop APIs, tools, automation frameworks and diagnostics to improve productivity and system visibility.
- Participate in code reviews; contribute to software releases, validation and deployment of features into customer environments.
- Collaborate with Client R&D to convert field findings into product improvements.
- Lead technical discussions with customers on protocol implementation, architecture and performance optimization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years of software development experience in wireless communication systems.
- Strong C/C++ and Python skills; hands-on experience in Linux environments.
- Solid understanding of 4G LTE, 5G NR or 5G-Advanced, with deep knowledge of 3GPP Layer 1–3 protocols (especially RRC and NAS).
- Hands-on development in one or more protocol-stack layers (PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NAS) with ownership of design, implementation, debugging and maintenance.
- Strong root-cause analysis using logs, traces, packet captures and signaling analysis.
- Ability to understand and extend existing codebases; experience with code reviews and collaborative development.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with modem software, protocol-stack development, wireless infrastructure, device testing or network simulation platforms.
- Embedded, real-time or firmware development experience.
- Experience building software tools, automation frameworks and APIs; knowledge of wireless test and measurement systems.
- Customer-facing experience on complex technical projects; experience leading technical investigations.
- Exposure to 5G-Advanced, NTN, Open RAN or 6G technologies.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Combines deep wireless protocol expertise with strong hands-on software development skills, enjoys solving difficult technical problems, and is comfortable working directly with customers and R&D teams.
INTRODUCTION
Our client is looking for a Wireless Software Engineer (5G-Advanced) for a long-term project in Multiple Locations. Below is the detail requirement.
ROLE
Wireless Software Engineer (5G-Advanced)
We have multiple locations:
- Austin, TX
- Cupertino, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Los Angeles, CA
- Redmond, WA
Role Overview
A development-focused role working with customer engineering teams and Client R&D to develop, customize, integrate and optimize software for next-generation wireless systems. The engineer contributes production code, debugs protocol-stack behavior and turns field challenges into product enhancements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop and enhance software features in wireless systems and protocol stacks using C/C++ and Python on Linux.
- Debug and root-cause complex issues across Layer 1 (PHY), Layer 2 (MAC/RLC/PDCP) and Layer 3 (RRC/NAS).
- Analyze signaling logs, traces, packet captures and performance metrics to resolve issues in customer deployments and integrations.
- Modify existing code and build new features to meet customer-specific requirements; build prototypes to validate new features.
- Develop APIs, tools, automation frameworks and diagnostics to improve productivity and system visibility.
- Participate in code reviews; contribute to software releases, validation and deployment of features into customer environments.
- Collaborate with Client R&D to convert field findings into product improvements.
- Lead technical discussions with customers on protocol implementation, architecture and performance optimization.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 6+ years of software development experience in wireless communication systems.
- Strong C/C++ and Python skills; hands-on experience in Linux environments.
- Solid understanding of 4G LTE, 5G NR or 5G-Advanced, with deep knowledge of 3GPP Layer 1–3 protocols (especially RRC and NAS).
- Hands-on development in one or more protocol-stack layers (PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, RRC, NAS) with ownership of design, implementation, debugging and maintenance.
- Strong root-cause analysis using logs, traces, packet captures and signaling analysis.
- Ability to understand and extend existing codebases; experience with code reviews and collaborative development.
- Strong problem-solving, communication and collaboration skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with modem software, protocol-stack development, wireless infrastructure, device testing or network simulation platforms.
- Embedded, real-time or firmware development experience.
- Experience building software tools, automation frameworks and APIs; knowledge of wireless test and measurement systems.
- Customer-facing experience on complex technical projects; experience leading technical investigations.
- Exposure to 5G-Advanced, NTN, Open RAN or 6G technologies.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Combines deep wireless protocol expertise with strong hands-on software development skills, enjoys solving difficult technical problems, and is comfortable working directly with customers and R&D teams.
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Senior Level Wireless Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level wireless specialist job?
Employers at this level look for demonstrated ownership of large-scale wireless deployments, not just participation in them. Candidates who stand out can speak to architectural decisions they drove, complex interference or capacity problems they solved, and junior engineers or technicians they have guided. Certifications like CWNE or vendor-specific credentials from Cisco or Juniper reinforce technical depth and signal readiness for senior scope.
Which companies hire senior level wireless specialists?
Companies hiring senior level wireless specialists right now include Apple, Axon, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes primarily from managed service providers, large enterprise IT organizations, defense contractors, and telecommunications firms with ongoing infrastructure buildout or modernization programs.
Are there remote senior level wireless specialist jobs?
Yes, though many roles require at least some on-site presence for site surveys, hardware commissioning, or client-facing work. About 9% of senior level wireless specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in architecture, consulting, and program oversight roles than in hands-on deployment or field engineering positions.
What makes a wireless specialist role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by ownership and scope rather than task execution. A senior wireless specialist is expected to lead network design from requirements through validation, make technology selection decisions, and serve as the technical authority on a project or account. Mentoring junior staff, contributing to pre-sales or client strategy, and influencing organizational standards are also common expectations that separate senior roles from mid-level ones.
Which industries hire the most senior level wireless specialists?
Senior Level wireless specialist roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large, distributed wireless environments that require experienced professionals to own design integrity, vendor relationships, and long-term network performance rather than simply executing tasks under supervision.