Packet Core Engineer
Core
Manage and implement integration services for 4G EPC and 5G Core network upgrades, ensuring service continuity and zero/low service impact.
Role type
Senior IC Packet Core Integration Engineer
Builds
Production network elements (SGSN-MME, AMF, SMF, UPF, etc.) and upgrade services for telecom operators
Domain
Telecommunications / Mobile Network Core (4G/5G)
Required skills
4G EPC & 5G Core architecture, MME/SGW/PGW/AMF/SMF/UPF/PCF, Linux/Unix, Virtualization/Cloud (OpenStack, Kubernetes), Scripting (Python/Shell), Log analysis, Problem-solving
Preferred skills
CI/CD tools, Customer-facing experience, Automation of repetitive tasks
Technologies
Python, Shell, OpenStack, Kubernetes, Linux, Unix, MME, SGW, PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF
Responsibilities
Plan and execute Packet Core upgrades, Perform pre-checks, health checks, and post-upgrade validations, Execute software installation, patching, and traffic migration, Troubleshoot integration and post-upgrade issues, Maintain and update Method of Procedure (MoP) and documentation, Automate repetitive tasks using scripting
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC (3-11 years experience)