PHY System Director

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We are seeking a highly experienced, innovative, and strategic PHY System Director to lead the development, standardization, and delivery of advanced Physical Layer (PHY) solutions for our next-generation Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) products. This pivotal role involves managing the entire PHY System group and driving the technology roadmap for high-performance cellular network solutions.

Job Responsibilities:
As the PHY System Director, you will provide strategic and technical leadership across the PHY System domain:
Organizational Leadership & Management:
Manage and mentor a team of PHY System Managers, providing strategic direction, coaching, and performance management.
Oversee the talent acquisition, retention, and professional development of the entire PHY System organization.
Allocate resources and define priorities across multiple product lines and projects.
PHY System Strategy & Architecture:
Define the strategic technical roadmap for the PHY System architecture within our O-RAN portfolio (e.g., O-DU/O-RU splits).
Drive the definition and standardization of internal PHY interfaces and overall system architecture, ensuring optimal performance, power, and cost efficiency.
Act as the executive focal point for all PHY, RF (Radio Frequency), and Baseband system-level aspects, representing the organization to executive leadership and key external partners.
Ensure compliance and interoperability with O-RAN specifications and the broader ecosystem
System Requirements & Feature Delivery:
Oversee the defining, writing, and managing of high-level system requirements derived from 3GPP standards (e.g., 5G-NR, LTE, NB-IOT) and customer specifications.
Direct the PHY System Managers in leading development activities from feature definition through development, system integration, and field deployment.
Ensure robust technical collaboration with all cross-functional teams, including SW, FPGA, RF, Algorithms, Validation, and Product Management.
Job Requirements:
A minimum of 10+ years of experience in the design and deployment of advanced wireless communication systems (4G/5G-NR).
A minimum of 5+ years of experience managing and leading technical teams. Previous experience in managing managers or leading large system group – advantage.
Deep, hands-on understanding of PHY layer functionality (e.g., coding, modulation, channel estimation, scheduling) and its interaction with the RF chains.
Proven experience in system-level definition, requirements engineering, and architecture design for base station or small cell products.
Demonstrated ability to drive strategic technical decisions in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Education:
B.Sc/M.Sc in Electrical/Computer/Communication Engineering or a related 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.
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