Senior Engineer
Core
Packet Core Specialist responsible for planning, design, deployment, and KPI-driven optimization of Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and 5G Core (5GC) networks in multi-vendor environments.
Role type
Senior Network Engineer (Packet Core)
Builds
Multi-vendor 2G/3G/4G/5G packet core networks and cloud-native network functions
Domain
Telecommunications / Mobile Network Infrastructure
Required skills
Evolved Packet Core (EPC) expertise, 5G Core (5GC) expertise, MME/AMF/PCC/SGW/PGW/SMF/UPF/PCG/DNS/NFVi node configuration, end-to-end troubleshooting, network probing tools (Wireshark, TShark, NetScout), multi-vendor environment management, 2G/3G/4G/5G technology knowledge, RAN/CS/IP domain understanding, virtualization/cloud-native expertise (NFVi/VMware/OpenStack/Kubernetes), automation frameworks
Preferred skills
Stakeholder management, customer-facing communication
Technologies
Wireshark, TShark, NetScout, NFVi, VMware, OpenStack, Kubernetes
Responsibilities
Analyze and troubleshoot network KPI degradation issues, Design and deployment/configuration of network elements, Ensure all KPIs are consistently met as per agreed SLAs and performance targets, Drive adherence to standard working methodologies and best practices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC