Lab Integration and Field Trial (LIFT) Engineer

GlobalLogic; Colombia; On-site; COP 60,000,000 - 110,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team of professionals

Global exposure

Comprehensive training

Embedded systems (Linux-based)

NFV/SDN technologies

Cross-continent teams

Client visits in Europe

Job summary

GlobalLogic is seeking a Lab Integration and Field Trial (LIFT) Sr Engineer to join our CableOS team in Colombia. The role focuses on lab integration, testing, and field trials for an innovative software-based network solution for ISPs, migrating from hardware to cloud-based infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in IP networking, Linux-based servers, and DOCSIS/DVB knowledge, with travel across NAC and LATAM regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent.
• Understanding of networking systems hardware and software design and troubleshooting.
• Language – English at advanced level / Another language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting activities for CableOS client lab integration, testing, qualifications, and field trials
• Responsible for clear communication with marketing, engineering, and sales team about client expectations
• Responsible for clear communication with client regarding status and project plan for CableOS
• Create and maintain project plan documentation
• Responsible for testing new software and hardware; report and track defects to engineering
• Design, execute, and lead client field trials
• Train clients on the operation and troubleshooting of the CableOS system
• Train field service team on the operations and troubleshooting of CableOS system and any new features that are supported
• Assist with deployments and technical support as needed

Skills

IP network switching

Routing protocols

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Lab Integration and Field Trial (LIFT) Sr Engineer to join our teams!

Our client is a leading provider of innovative broadband solutions that deliver video, voice and data to communications providers around the world. GL team participates in development, QA and support of several generations of such solutions.

The CableOS project is about developing the new software-based network equipment that provides access to Internet/IPTV/VoIP services with using powerful servers.

It is an innovative solution for Internet Service Providers that will allow to get rid of the existing HW equipment and to migrate to the cloud, saving customers the enormous expenses for the support of huge number of hardware network equipment. Currently there are no competitors to this project in the world and Customer offers the opportunity to be at the beginning of the rapid development of the product and the opportunity to take their place in a fast-paced engineering team

• Location: Colombia

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or equivalent;
• Understanding of networking systems hardware and software design and troubleshooting.
• Strong theoretical and hands-on knowledge in the following areas: IP network switching and routing protocols, TCP/IP stack
• Ability to understand technical documentation including Software/Hardware Configuration Guides, schematics, work instructions, test procedures, etc.
• Language – English at advanced level / Another language is a plus
• Strong pluses (but not obligatory)
• Experience in configuration and administration of Linux-based servers
• Ability to understand, communicate and clearly document customer issues
• Preferred understanding / knowledge of DOCSIS, DVB/ATSC, CMTS and BNG configuration and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of PON (configuration and troubleshooting) is highly preferrable.
• Travel requirements: This position requires significant travels within NAC and LATAM regions mainly, but not limited. The candidate needs to be ready to work in NAC time zones (PDT, MDT, EDT) as focus on NAC Customers/Accounts

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting activities for CableOS client lab integration, testing, qualifications, and field trials
• Responsible for clear communication with marketing, engineering, and sales team about client expectations
• Responsible for clear communication with client regarding status and project plan for CableOS
• Create and maintain project plan documentation
• Responsible for testing new software and hardware; report and track defects to engineering
• Design, execute, and lead client field trials
• Train clients on the operation and troubleshooting of the CableOS system
• Train field service team on the operations and troubleshooting of CableOS system and any new features that are supported
• Assist with deployments and technical support as needed

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work in team of domain professionals promoting high working standards.
• Experience in support of world leading Cable Operators and Multiple-System Operators (MSOs) across the globe.
• Comprehensive training in areas of Digital Video, DOCSIS, Networking.
• Hands-on experience in development, maintenance and support of modern embedded systems (Linux-based).
• Work with cutting-edge networking solutions employing latest NFV and SDN technologies
• Work in multicultural development and support teams spread across continents.
• Visiting customers in Europe for troubleshooting complex technical support cases and performing system integration activities

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic is a leader in digital engineering. We help brands across the globe design and build innovative products, platforms, and digital experiences for the modern world. By integrating experience design, complex engineering, and data expertise—we help our clients imagine what’s possible, and accelerate their transition into tomorrow’s digital businesses. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, GlobalLogic operates design studios and engineering centers around the world, extending our deep expertise to customers in the automotive, communications, financial services, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, media and entertainment, semiconductor, and technology industries. GlobalLogic is a Hitachi Group Company operating under Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501) which contributes to a sustainable society with a higher quality of life by driving innovation through data and technology as the Social Innovation Business.