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Cell Site Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Cell Engineer, Mechanical

Hayward, CA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Full-time on-site. What we offer: * Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience * Unlimited PTO * 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage * 401(k) plan #J ...

Cell Engineer, Mechanical

Hayward, CA · On-site

$120 - $190/hr

Full-time on-site. What we offer: * Competitive salary and equity compensation commensurate with experience * Unlimited PTO * 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision coverage * 401(k) plan #J ...

We are seeking a strategic, high-output Staff SRE to define the future of our cloud platform and ... Monthly stipends for wellbeing, hybrid work, and (if applicable) cell phone use * Mental health ...

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How much do cell site engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for cell site engineer in California is $103,247.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $128,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a cell site engineer?

A Cell Site Engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, and optimizing cellular network infrastructure, including towers, antennas, and associated equipment. They ensure network reliability, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform routine inspections to enhance performance. Their role involves working with power systems, transmission lines, and sometimes coordinating with other teams to expand coverage. They also ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory guidelines.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a cell site engineer?

A Cell Site Engineer’s day often involves inspecting and maintaining cellular towers, troubleshooting technical issues, optimizing network coverage, and ensuring equipment complies with safety regulations. They frequently use specialized testing equipment to diagnose signal problems and work closely with network operations teams, contractors, and other field engineers. Documentation, site reports, and regular communication with central network management are also part of the job. This hands-on work keeps mobile communication networks running smoothly and ensures high service quality for users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the cell site engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cell Site Engineer, you need solid knowledge of wireless network infrastructure, RF engineering, and telecommunications principles, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Experience with tools like spectrum analyzers, site survey software, and certifications such as CCNA or RAN-specific credentials are often required. Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are valuable soft skills. These qualifications are critical to ensure reliable network performance, efficient troubleshooting, and seamless collaboration in maintaining and optimizing cell sites.

What are the most commonly searched types of Cell Site Engineer jobs in California?

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Infographic showing various Cell Site Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $103,247 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Senior Standard Cell Library Engineer

Talanto

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$122 - $232/hr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

New


Job description

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Job Description:

About the Organization

••••• 's Foundry Standard Cell team is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Design Engineerto join our growing team. In this role, you will design leading edge experiments to develop, characterize, and test standard cells. You will play a critical role in enabling customers by listening to their needs and building the solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Defines, implements, characterizes, and validates design solutions to meet design requirements for power, performance, area (PPA), manufacturability, and cost.
  • Capable of implementing all aspects of the physical design flow, including standard cell circuit, layout, extraction, characterization, and optimization of timing, congestion, power, signal integrity, and reliability to achieve goals.
  • Collaborates closely with all standard cell collateral to understand design requirements and develop robust implementation and validation strategies.
  • Reviews and validates work to ensure compliance with design, manufacturing, and quality requirements.
  • Fast turn‑around experiments - devising experiments, running them end to end, and guiding data driven decisions across multiple audiences (peer working groups, management, and technical leaders).
  • Run end-to-end flows to generate, validate, and release custom standard cell collateral per on demand requests.
Core Competencies
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills are required with the ability to tailor the communication based on the audience.
Qualifications

The Minimum qualifications listed below are required to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications listed below would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experience and / or schoolwork/classes/research. The preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Nanoscience, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or a STEM related field.
  • 2+ years' experience in one or more of the following:
    • Standard cell layout
    • Standard cell abstract modeling
    • Standard cell characterization
    • ASIC design and verification
  • Experience using one or more of the following tools: Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys Custom Compiler, Cadence Abstract Generator, Synopsys PrimeLib, Cadence Liberate, Synopsys Fusion Compiler, Cadence Innovus, Cadence Tempus, Synopsys PrimeTime, Synopsys HSpice, Synopsys StarRC, Synopsys ICV, Cadence Pegasus, Siemens Calibre.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Post Graduate Degree in: Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Nanoscience, Microelectronics, Computer Engineering, or a STEM related field.
  • Unix proficiency and basic software skills using command line languages (csh, bash, perl, python) are highly valued.
Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations

US, California, Folsom

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at •••••.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $122,440.00-232,190.00 USDThe range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role: This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned ••••• site and off‑site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ••••• is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

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