Senior Level Wireless Technician Jobs
Senior level wireless technician jobs put experienced professionals in charge of network architecture decisions, complex deployment outcomes, and the technical teams or project workstreams that execute them. Openings are predominantly on-site with a growing hybrid share, concentrated in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Retail, with 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 Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level wireless technician job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned end-to-end wireless deployments, not just contributed to them. Certifications like CWNE, CCNP Wireless, or vendor-specific credentials carry real weight, but what sets candidates apart is a portfolio of complex projects they led, measurable outcomes they delivered, and evidence they have mentored junior technicians or guided a team through a difficult network buildout.
Which companies hire senior level wireless technicians?
Companies hiring senior level wireless technicians right now include Apple, Axon, and Google, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of telecom carriers, managed service providers, defense contractors, and large enterprises running their own infrastructure teams.
Are there remote senior level wireless technician jobs?
Yes, though most senior wireless technician roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of RF planning, site surveys, and hardware troubleshooting. About 9% of senior level wireless technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions typically focused on design, architecture, or program management rather than field work.
What makes a wireless technician role senior level?
Senior level wireless technician roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. At this stage, you are expected to lead site design and RF planning decisions, troubleshoot issues that junior technicians escalate, own project outcomes from scoping through commissioning, and mentor others on the team. The role carries accountability for network performance, not just individual task completion.
Which industries hire the most senior level wireless technicians?
Senior Level wireless technician 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, mission-critical wireless infrastructures that require experienced professionals to design, manage, and continuously optimize.