Technical Solutions Engineer

Sony Semicon (IL)

. Act as the main technical point of contact for assigned customers and module partners from evaluation through design-in, certification and mass production .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical customer engagement, integrating hardware and software solutions, and debugging complex systems. Proficient in embedded programming and familiar with cellular standards and IoT protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Programming in C/C++3GPP Cellular Standards (4G/5G)Technical Customer EngagementRF Knowledge and AnalysisIoT Protocols (TCP/IP, MQTT, CoAP)

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Hard Skills

Embedded ProgrammingC/C++RTOSDebuggingModem Log AnalysisProtocol TracesRF MeasurementsPower OptimizationGNSS PositioningCarrier Certification

Soft Skills

Customer-Facing CommunicationSelf-DrivenOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Spectrum AnalyzersCall BoxesAWS IoT CoreFOTACoAPMQTTLwM2M

Industry Keywords

Field Application EngineeringSolutions EngineeringTechnical Account ManagementCellular IoTDevice Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudIoTRTOSTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as the main technical point of contact for assigned customers and module partners from evaluation through design-in, certification and mass production
Support hardware and software integration, including reference designs, RF guidance, power optimization, GNSS and Wi-Fi positioning, and host MCU integration
Debug field and lab issues end to end by analyzing modem logs, AT command flows, protocol traces and RF measurements, reproducing problems and driving resolution with R&D
Bring up and port applications on embedded MCUs using C/C++, RTOS, drivers, FOTA and CoAP/MQTT/LwM2M stacks
Support carrier certification and interoperability activities with partners and labs
Run technical presentations, workshops and customer demos
Contribute to RFQs, feature comparisons and competitive analysis
Capture customer requirements and feature requests and translate them into inputs for Product and R&D
Write application notes, FAQs and internal knowledge-base content
Travel periodically to customer and partner sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field
3+ years in a technical customer-facing role (field application engineering, solutions engineering or technical account management), plus 5+ additional years in technical roles such as system engineering, embedded development or RF engineering
Solid understanding of 3GPP cellular standards across 4G and 5G (LTE, LTE-M/NB-IoT, 5G NR and RedCap)
Working knowledge of IP networking and IoT protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, CoAP, MQTT and LwM2M, plus cloud connectivity with AWS (e.g., AWS IoT Core)
Practical RF knowledge: link budget, sensitivity and TRP/TIS concepts, and comfort working with spectrum analyzers and call boxes
Hands-on embedded programming in C/C++ on MCUs, including RTOS, peripherals (UART, SPI, I2C) and low-level debugging
Experience reading and analyzing modem logs, protocol traces and AT command sessions
Proven experience working directly with Tier 1 customers, with strong customer-facing communication skills
Familiarity with AI tools for coding and debugging
Self-driven and organized, able to manage several customer projects in parallel while working remotely
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
Nice to have: experience at a cellular IoT chipset or module company
Nice to have: familiarity with FOTA and device management
Nice to have: background in carrier certification (PTCRB, GCF, AT&T / Verizon / T-Mobile acceptance)
Nice to have: knowledge of GNSS, low-power design and battery-life optimization for trackers
Nice to have: exposure to 5G RedCap/eRedCap, NTN or device security

Benefits

Comp & perks

Periodic travel to customer and partner sites (mainly within North America, with occasional travel outside North America)
Experienced team members actively mentor newer colleagues
Opportunity to contribute to real decisions and see impact from concept through delivery