LTE Systems Engineer

The Company

Puloli is an IoT Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) company providing private IoT network solutions.  Our company offers full turn-key IoT connectivity service to enterprises, critical infrastructure industries, smart cities, and related verticals.

Puloli is an early-stage Series A-funded startup based in San Francisco, CA.  We are looking to recruit key early employees to join an exciting company disrupting an industry ripe for major changes.

Position Description

• Specify and develop procedures and mechanisms for system status monitoring and performance reporting on an LTE system.
• Tune and optimize LTE layer 1 to layer 3 parameters, and perform corresponding lab measurements and validation.
• Develop and maintain real-time data collection and analysis tools on an LTE eNodeB.
• Analyze and validate eNodeB interfaces to the EPC, including support for cloud-hosted services such as HSS, and provide continuing troubleshooting.
• Lead the requirements specification, architecture and implementation of OSS functions for the LTE network, including interfaces to back-end BI tools.
• Work with Python, C/C++, WebSockets, Linux scripting.
• Assist in the deployment, testing and optimization of IoT end-to-end use cases.
• Attend 3GPP standardization meetings as-needed in support of company activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in wireless system design, with a focus on RAN performance.
• Experience in end-to-end system integration, including RAN-EPC interfaces.
• Must possess a solid understanding of wireless communications standards and their implementation, including LTE network architecture, operation and performance.
• Coding experience in C/C++ or Python under Linux operating systems is required.
• Prior experience in parameter tuning and performance monitoring of an LTE eNodeB is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with RF system specifications, such as remote radio head and antenna operating characteristics, is desirable.
• Prior development experience in cellular network management and operation (OSS) is highly desirable.  Knowledge of BSS interfaces and integration with external BSS tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of the LTE-M and NB-IoT standards is highly desirable.
• A fast learner and self-motivated individual with attention to detail and ability to work independently at customer locations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills.

General Information

• Job Location: San Francisco, CA (preferred) or nationwide.
• Employment Type: Full-time permanent.  (Must be a U.S. citizen or have a valid permanent resident card (Green Card).
• Compensation: Competitive package, including a competitive base salary, early stage startup stock options, and employee benefits, including health care plan.