Sr. Director, Platform

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.  

We're seeking a Sr. Director, Platform to lead our software platform group - a team of ~45 engineers distributed across Israel, India, Ukraine, and the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role combining people management with technical direction, driving a cloud-native Kubernetes-based platform that powers RAN deployments globally.

You'll report to the VP of RANOps R&D and play a critical role in shaping how we build and scale our platform software.

Key Responsibilities

•   Lead and develop a multi-regional engineering organization (~45 engineers) across 5 teams and 4 countries and multiple time zones
•   Drive technical strategy for the cell-site software platform, built on Kubernetes (EKSA/SUSE) in cloud-native architecture
•   Champion cross-team collaboration within the broader R&D organization
•   Spearhead adoption of AI-assisted development tools and workflows to accelerate engineering productivity
•   Improve system debuggability and observability across complex, distributed deployments
•   Lead modernization efforts for legacy codebases while maintaining production stability
•   Define and formalize team-level KPIs aligned with SAFe practices
•   Enhance CI/CD pipelines and automation to improve delivery velocity and quality
•   Balance real-time constraints, resource management, and networking requirements inherent to RAN software

Requirements

• BSc/MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
•  3+ years of experience managing multi-regional engineering teams
•   Strong technical background in Kubernetes and cloud-native development
•  Proficiency in C/C++; familiarity with Python and Bash
• Understanding of real-time systems, networking, and resource management concepts
•  Experience working in Agile environments (SAFe experience a plus)
•  Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across cultures and time zones
•  Telecom or wireless industry experience—or experience in adjacent fields such as communications systems or real-time constrained products

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with O-RAN Alliance specifications or 3GPP standards
• Experience with observability and debugging tools for distributed systems (tracing, logging, metrics)
• Track record of successfully modernizing or refactoring legacy codebases at scale
• Hands-on experience implementing AI/ML tools in engineering workflows (code assistants, test generation, etc.)
• Experience scaling CI/CD infrastructure and developer tooling

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.