System Architecture Team Lead (Platform, Cloud)

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.  

The System Architecture Team Lead will lead and mentor a team of architects responsible for the foundational platform, kernel optimizations, and cloud-native infrastructure. This role focuses on the "engine" of the system—ensuring a scalable, high-performance, and resilient architecture built on Kubernetes, microservices, and advanced networking.

You will serve as the primary technical authority for our infrastructure strategy, driving the evolution of our cell-site software platform and integrating AI-driven capabilities into our architectural framework.

What you will do:

• Lead & Mentor: Lead an existing team of 6–7 System Architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous architectural innovation.
• Standardize Governance: Establish and enforce standardized methodologies for the team, including templates and quality bars for Technical Specification Documents (TSDs) and architectural RFCs.
• Platform Strategy: Drive the technical strategy for the cell-site software platform, built on Kubernetes (EKSA/SUSE) in a cloud-native architecture.
• AI & Productivity: Spearhead the adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate engineering productivity and automate Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Operational Integration: Ensure architects actively participate in planning and execution of tasks, defining and formalizing feature-level KPIs.
• Observability & Debuggability: Lead initiatives to improve system observability and debuggability across complex distributed deployments.
• Systems Engineering: Balance real-time constraints, resource management, and networking requirements inherent to high-performance systems.
• Feedback Loop: Incorporate feedback from deployed systems into product improvements and the technical roadmap.

What you should have:

• Leadership experience: 3+ years as an Architecture Team Lead or Technical Lead.
• Cloud-native expertise: Strong knowledge of Kubernetes architecture (preferably EKSA or SUSE) and container orchestration.
• Systems knowledge: Good understanding of the Linux kernel, memory management, and I/O subsystems.
• Networking: Solid understanding of L2–L7 networking, software-defined networking (SDN), and high-speed data planes.
• AI & productivity tools: Familiarity with using LLMs and AI frameworks to enhance engineering workflows or product capabilities.
• Architecture documentation: Proven ability to produce high-quality technical specifications and work within SAFe/Agile environments.
• Telecom domain (advantage): Familiarity with the cellular stack (4G/5G NR, RAN, Core) or wireless communication protocols.
• Networking functions (advantage): Experience with Virtual Network Functions (VNFs) or Cloud-Native Network Functions (CNFs).
• System modernization: Experience modernizing complex systems while maintaining production stability.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.

Parallel Wireless is expanding the ecosystem for Open RAN with the GreenRAN™ energy-efficient Hardware-Agnostic technology. Deployed worldwide, our comprehensive 2G/3G/4G/5G Macro RAN solutions enhance network security while reducing operating expenses. As pioneers of Open RAN, we prioritize innovation, flexibility, and sustainability to help build a more connected, and green networks. Headquartered in the USA with global R&D centers, we are proud to serve over 60 customers worldwide and have been recognized with over 100 industry awards. Our mission is to accelerate GSMA’s Mobile Net Zero initiative by reducing TCO and driving innovation across the telecom ecosystem.Learn more at www.parallelwireless.com.

Parallel Wireless embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building inclusive and diverse teams representing all backgrounds, with a wide range of perspectives, and empowering industry-leading skills. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.Parallel Wireless does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies or individuals. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Parallel Wireless employees, or any other company location. Parallel Wireless is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.