Applications Engineer – Satellite, IoT

Jobtailor; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior technical advisor to act as the primary technical liaison for partners from concept through development, providing deep hands-on support and shaping telecom device strategies.

You will build strong partnerships with hardware and module makers, drive network integration, and guide standardized processes while leveraging AI tools for efficient problem solving and product improvements.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in Telecommunication / Chipset / Module industries.
• LTE/VoLTE/NAS/SMS call flow analysis with modem logs & PCAP traces.
• Knowledge of EPC/5G Core, RAN, and packet/signal gateways.
• Strong command of HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, ICMP.
• Device-level interfaces across LTE and IoT ecosystems.
• Programming & automation with Python and shell scripting.
• Network performance analysis and optimization (latency, RF conditions).
• Fluent daily AI user for drafting, summarizing, researching and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical advisor for partners from the initial concept phase.
• Provide deep, hands-on technical support throughout the development lifecycle.
• Forge strong technical partnerships with device and module makers.
• Drive the development and support cycles with manufacturers to ensure their products meet network requirements efficiently.
• Architect and implement standardized processes for critical operations.
• Serve as a key technical authority who excels at cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive the development of self-service tools and resources to empower partners and customers.
• Actively establish and manage channels for collecting partner feedback, ensuring their insights are incorporated into product and service enhancements.

Skills

Cellular Protocol Analysis

Call Flow Analysis

LTE

VoLTE

Networking Protocols

Python

Shell Scripting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Technical Advisory

Tools

AI Tools

Job description

• Act as the primary technical advisor for partners from the initial concept phase.
• Provide deep, hands-on technical support throughout the development lifecycle.
• Forge strong technical partnerships with device and module makers.
• Drive the development and support cycles with manufacturers to ensure their products meet network requirements efficiently.
• Architect and implement standardized processes for critical operations.
• Serve as a key technical authority who excels at cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive the development of self-service tools and resources to empower partners and customers.
• Actively establish and manage channels for collecting partner feedback, ensuring their insights are systematically incorporated into product and service enhancements.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of experience in the Telecommunication / Chipset / Module industry
• Cellular Protocol & Call Flow Analysis: In-depth expertise in LTE, VoLTE, NAS, and SMS call flows with a proven ability to perform detailed analysis of modem logs and PCAP traces for troubleshooting and optimization.
• Core Network & Virtualization: Knowledge of key network elements, including RAN, Evolved Packet Core (EPC) / 5G Core, and packet/signal gateways.
• Networking Protocols: Strong command of foundational networking protocols such as HTTP, DNS, TCP/IP, and ICMP.
• Device & OS Knowledge: Solid understanding of device-level interfaces and protocols for both LTE and IoT ecosystems across various consumer operating systems.
• Programming & Automation: Skilled in Python and shell scripting for automation, diagnostics, and development tasks.
• Network Performance Tuning: Knowledgeable in analyzing and configuring network parameters related to latency, RF conditions, and timing to ensure optimal performance
• You are a fluent daily AI user — you draft, summarize, research, and debug with AI tools without being prompted. You bring your own judgment about when AI output is good enough and when it needs review.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in Cellular Protocol and Call Flow Analysis, particularly in LTE and VoLTE, while effectively collaborating across functions to enhance product and service offerings. Proficient in Network Performance Tuning and skilled in Programming and Automation using Python and shell scripting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Cellular Protocol & Call Flow Analysis
• Core Network & Virtualization
• Networking Protocols
• Programming & Automation
• Network Performance Tuning

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cellular Protocol Analysis
• Call Flow Analysis
• LTE
• VoLTE
• Evolved Packet Core (EPC)
• Networking Protocols
• Python
• Shell Scripting
• Network Performance Tuning
• Device-Level Interfaces

Soft Skills

• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Advisory

Industry Keywords

• Telecommunication
• Chipset
• Module
• IoT Ecosystems

Tools & Technologies

• AI Tools