Senior Engineer, Network Performance

Verizon

. Lead radio tuning and optimization across Ericsson Baseband and Radio Units, including Massive MIMO, C-Band, and mmWave deployments, for LTE, 5G-NR, VoLTE, and VoNR services .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeAzusa • California • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $174,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in radio tuning and optimization for Ericsson Baseband and Radio Units, with a strong focus on 5G technologies and performance management. Proficient in analyzing voice quality and troubleshooting network performance issues using advanced tools and scripting languages.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Ericsson Network Manager (ENM)Massive MIMOVoLTE/VoNR SIP Call FlowsPython Scripting3GPP Rel 15/16/17 Architectures

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Hard Skills

Radio TuningNetwork Performance OptimizationParameterization and AuditingCall Trace DecodingKPI MonitoringSQL Data ParsingBeam ManagementCarrier Aggregation ValidationDual Connectivity FeaturesRTP Packet Loss Troubleshooting

Tools & Technologies

Ericsson CLI ToolsMOShellAMOSQXDMTEMS InvestigationActix AnalyzerWiresharkTableauPowerBI

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in TelecommunicationsMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

5G-NRVoLTEVoNRRF EngineeringO-RAN SolutionsRootMetricsOoklaTutela

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PerlPythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead radio tuning and optimization across Ericsson Baseband and Radio Units, including Massive MIMO, C-Band, and mmWave deployments, for LTE, 5G-NR, VoLTE, and VoNR services
Monitor and optimize Ericsson Performance Management counters to improve Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, and Throughput KPIs
Parameterize and audit Ericsson feature states and system constants across spectrum layers
Validate Carrier Aggregation, Massive MIMO, EN-DC, and Dual Connectivity features
Analyze end-to-end voice quality using Ericsson UE Trace/Cell Trace data and external probes
Troubleshoot SIP signaling, RTP packet loss, jitter, MOS scores, and EPS Fallback performance
Monitor and optimize KPIs for 5G FWA CPEs on Mid-Band C-Band and High-Band mmWave
Use Ericsson CLI tools, including MOShell, AMOS, and ENM, to execute health checks, check cell operational states, and run automated parameter audit/turnup scripts
Identify high-utilization sectors and cell-edge bottlenecks using Ericsson counter data
Formulate carrier addition, power control, re-sectoring, and hardware upgrade strategies
Partner with RF Planning, Operations, and Core teams to resolve complex cross-domain issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Four or more years of relevant work experience
Hands-on experience with Ericsson Network Manager (ENM), MOShell/AMOS, and ENM scripting utilities for bulk parameter changes and MO configuration
Proficiency in 3GPP Rel 15/16/17 architectures, beam management, Massive MIMO, SSB/CSI-RS configuration, EN-DC anchor relations, and 5G-SA/VoNR layer management
Hands-on experience decoding call traces (GPEH/UETR) and diagnostic logs using QXDM, TEMS Investigation, Actix Analyzer, and Wireshark
Experience analyzing VoLTE/VoNR SIP call flows
Ability to parse large counter datasets and trace logs using SQL, Python, or visualization tools such as Tableau and PowerBI
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field is an additional qualification
Five or more years of dedicated hands-on experience in RF engineering and network performance optimization, including at least 3+ years directly working on Ericsson LTE/5G RAN equipment is an additional qualification
Experience with 3rd-party benchmarking analysis (RootMetrics, Ookla, Tutela) is an additional qualification
Advanced scripting proficiency in Python, Perl, or Shell is an additional qualification
Experience with Ericsson Open RAN (O-RAN) solutions, RIC, and rApp/xApp performance integrations is an additional qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay opportunities including overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Hybrid work arrangement with work from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office