Principal Engineer – Network Evolution Architecture
Core
Leading strategic R&D initiatives to identify, validate, and scale next-generation wireline, optical, and wireless technologies for the HFC network.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Network Evolution Architecture)
Builds
Proof-of-concepts, system designs, and early-stage solutions for next-gen access and transport technologies
Domain
Telecommunications / Network Architecture / RF & Optical Systems
Required skills
System-level design tradeoffs, Physical layer (OSI Layer 1) concepts, RF/optical/wireless domain expertise, Hardware/software architecture evaluation (FPGA/ASIC), Proof-of-concept development, Python scripting/automation
Preferred skills
O-RAN architectures, 802.11 (WiFi) systems, RF/optical lab environments, CableLabs/standards development, AI/ML in system design
Technologies
FPGA, ASIC, Python, O-RAN, 802.11
Responsibilities
Lead strategic architecture and system design for next-generation access and transport technologies, Evaluate and compare hardware and software architectures, Design, model, and validate RF and optical networks, Develop and deliver proof-of-concepts to validate new technologies, Perform technical and cost-benefit tradeoff analysis, Define product and system requirements in collaboration with vendors and semiconductor partners
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship
