Core Network Engineer

Airalo; España; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Airalo is hiring a remote core network engineer to design and optimize the IP infrastructure for multi-site data centers and global roaming interconnectivity. You will lead WAN/LAN deployments, define network strategies, and collaborate with Platform and Partners teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in telecom core, experience with GGSN/PGW, HLR/HSS, Diameter, SIGTRAN, and BGP, plus excellent communication skills. Remote across Europe with flexible home base.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in Engineering or Telecommunications.
• Minimum 3–5 years in telecom core.
• Experience with network elements and roaming.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design IP infrastructure of multi-site data centers.
• Define WAN network strategy and interconnectivity.
• Lead and implement data center LAN/WAN networks.
• Integrate roaming agreements and trace signaling for issues.
• Collaborate between Core Network and Platform teams.

Skills

Network engineering

Core network

Signalling

Roaming

BGP

REST API

GTP

Diameter

HLR/HSS

GRX

Education

Technical degree in Engineering or Telecommunications

Equivalent experience

Tools

GGSN/PGW

HLR/HSS

Diameter routing

Sigtran

BGP

Job description

Help Us Build The Future of Travel

At Airalo, we're making it easier for people to stay connected wherever they travel. As the world's first eSIM store, we help millions of travelers access affordable mobile data in 200+ countries and regions around the world.

Today, we're a team of 400+ people across 60+ countries, building a product used by travelers every day. We've grown quickly, but we've worked hard to keep what matters: trust, ownership, and the freedom for people to do great work without unnecessary layers or bureaucracy.

We're fully remote by design, genuinely global, and united by a shared mission to make travel simpler for everyone.

Your Next Destination

• Location: Remote.
• Contract: Full-time, permanent.
• Benefits:Learn more about our benefits here in this link - https://airalo-public.notion.site/Benefits-25396a97ffca81fb9bc1f0be479f1be3?pvs=74
• Languages: English is our main working language day to day, so you'll need to be comfortable communicating in it both in meetings and async.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Designing the IP infrastructure of our multi-site data centers
• Designing the GRX/IPX interconnectivity and global PoP structure to access mobile partner networks
• Defining the WAN network strategy
• Leading and realization of the data centre LAN and WAN networks, specifically the configuration of DRAs, GTPs, GGSN/PGW, SBC, FW, Routers
• Integrating direct roaming agreements and sponsored roaming agreements
• Tracing of signalling and user plane transport for debug issues
• Acting as a primary interface between the Core Network team and Airalo’s Platform team, Airalo’s Network Operations team and technology partners (vendors, roaming partners)
• Core network optimisation and enhancement
• Supports the operations team in regards to:
• Deployments and rollouts
• Performance improvements
• Perform trainings
• Supporting the partner’s operations team

What You'll Bring

• Technical Degree in Engineering or Telecommunications preferred or equivalent experience demonstrated
• 3 - 5 years minimum relevant experience in the telecom core field
• 3+ years experience with network elements such as: Packet Gateway GGSN/PGW/DPI, direct and sponsored roaming (HLR/HSS), diameter routing and GTP, GRX
• 3+ years experience with these protocols; Sigtran: MAP (Mobile Application Protocol), Sigtran: CAP (Camel 1-3), Diameter (Ro, Gx, Gy, Gn, Gi), REST API, BGP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bonus Points

• IREG Testing experience is preferred
• International working experience is ideal

£59,600 - £85,600 a year

At Airalo, we believe in roaming-free recruitment. Just as we provide clear connectivity for travelers, we provide clear salary ranges for our candidates.

This role is remote and open to candidates across our supported locations in Europe. The range below reflects the full salary range for this role across the countries where it's available:

UK: £59,600 – £85,600
Ireland: €54,000 – €77,600
Western/Northern Europe: €44,550 – €86,160
Southern Europe: €37,600 – €85,200
Central & Eastern Europe: €40,360 – €71,240
South-Eastern Europe / Balkans: €39,200 – €73,000

Your Home Destination: Local market rates and cost of living vary. Your specific range within this band depends on where you're based. We'll walk through your range together on your first call with our Talent team so we're aligned for takeoff!

Why People Join Us

We started Airalo to make staying connected effortless, wherever you are in the world. Today, millions of travelers rely on our eSIMs, and many of the people building the product were customers first.

Our team spans 60+ countries, united by a shared belief that great work happens when people are trusted to own what they do. There's trust to own what you do, space to focus without constant layers of process, and a clear sense of what you're responsible for from day one.

As Airalo continues to grow, so do the opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and make a real impact - from anywhere in the world.

Before You Hit Apply

By applying, you acknowledge and agree that, in case of successful application, Airalo may request to run background checks as a condition for entering into an agreement with you. Rest assured that these checks will only occur upon your prior consent and at the end of the selection process, and will be strictly limited to what is allowed under the laws that are applicable to you. All data that you share or that we collect in connection with such checks will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy, available here: www.airalo.com/more-info/privacy-policy?srsltid=AfmBOooBT0rXAj1FaNelZ3VfN0wvhwzvAoxdtHnOKSVETpiSjiXVuycy

We sincerely thank all applicants in advance for submitting their interest in this opportunity. Airalo is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations upon request for individuals with disabilities throughout our job interview process.