Senior RF Optimization Engineer

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](https://www.parallelwireless.com/mission-and-vision/). ### About The Role We are looking for an experienced Senior RF Optimization Engineer to join our LATAM team, based out of Sao Paulo, Campinas, or Rio de Jainero, Brasil or Bogotá, Colombia. This role will lead RF planning, optimization, troubleshooting, and network performance improvement across GSM, LTE, and 5G environments, while working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver strong technical outcomes across complex deployment programs. ### What You Will Do - Lead RF planning, optimization, and performance improvement across GSM, LTE, and 5G networks in LATAM. - Own analysis and improvement of network KPIs including accessibility, retainability, mobility, throughput, and capacity utilization. - Support RAN modernization, swap, and transformation projects across planning, integration, optimization, and acceptance phases. - Conduct troubleshooting using network statistics, drive test data, and signaling analysis to identify root causes and implement solutions. - Partner with customers and internal teams to align priorities, communicate risks, and ensure strong delivery outcomes. - Present technical findings, recommendations, and progress updates clearly to customer and internal stakeholders. - Contribute to technical leadership, knowledge sharing, and engineering best practices as the organization scales. ### Travel Requirement Expected to travel 40–50% of the time, depending on project phases and customer requirements. ### What You Will Bring - Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. - 10–15 years of experience in wireless telecommunications and radio network engineering. - Strong hands-on experience in GSM, LTE, and 5G network optimization, including VoLTE optimization. - Proven experience working in multi-vendor RAN environments and delivering RAN swap, modernization, or transformation projects. - Strong knowledge of radio access network technologies, RF optimization methodologies, mobility management, throughput improvement, and signaling analysis. - Hands-on experience with tools such as XCAL, TEMS, Actix, QXDM, Wireshark, and related analysis platforms. - Understanding of LTE and 5G network architecture and protocols; experience with Open RAN, Cloud RAN, or vRAN is a plus. - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills in customer-facing environments. - Fluent in English, both written and verbal; experience with Huawei network equipment is highly desirable.