Engineer NPO

Nokia; Thiruporur; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health insurance

Family health support

Career growth

Job summary

Nokia in India is seeking a Network Performance Optimization (NPO) Specialist to monitor and optimize 5G/4G networks, diagnose root causes, and implement improvements across radio, core and transport domains.

You will lead OEM-specific projects, act as SME for customers, and drive KPI improvement through traffic control, capacity planning and feature rollouts. Knowledge of Nokia SRAN BTS, NetAct, and other OEM tools is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in or related field.
• About 8 years of experience in Network Performance Optimization.
• Expertise in radio optimization for Nokia 5G/4G and/or Samsung/Huawei 5G/4G.
• Experience with OEM-specific tools including Nokia SRAN BTS, NetAct, Samsung LSMR/USM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and act as primary contact for specific technical domains and OEMs, managing projects independently.
• Engage with customers as SME, offering technical guidance.
• Optimize network performance through traffic, capacity, and neighbor management to improve KPIs.
• Identify and recommend feature rollouts and conduct carrier aggregation analysis.
• Perform analysis and optimization for benchmarking (e.g., Umlaut/P3) and validate NPO tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and manage SLA KPIs.

Skills

Radio optimization

KPI analysis

Customer experience

Data visualization

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field

Tools

Nokia SRAN BTS

NetAct

Samsung LSMR

USM

Job description

Job Description

As a Network Performance Optimization (NPO) Specialist, you will monitor and analyze network performance, identify and diagnose root causes of issues, and implement optimization actions such as QoS adjustments, parameter tuning, and software upgrades to ensure continuous performance.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Lead and serve as the primary contact for specific technical domains and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), managing project deliverables independently.
• Engage with customers as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), offering technical guidance and insights.
• Optimize network performance through traffic, capacity, and neighbor management to enhance Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and end-user experience.
• Identify and recommend new feature rollouts and conduct carrier aggregation analysis for multi-carrier networks.
• Perform analysis and optimization for benchmarking activities (e.g., Umlaut/P3, regulatory drive tests) and validate/optimize Network Performance Optimization (NPO) tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., CM, PM, FM, OMS) to resolve issues and manage customer interactions regarding Service Level Agreement (SLA) KPIs, regulatory compliance, and benchmarking reports.

Key Skills And Experience

You Have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in or related field with about 8 years of experience in Network Performance Optimization.
• Expertise in radio optimization for the latest SW/HW Release of Nokia 5G/4G and/or Samsung/Huawei 5G /4G Network.
• Experience in OEM-specific tools and products, including Nokia SRAN BTS, NetAct, and/or Samsung LSMR, USM.
• Experience in at least two RATs (5G & 4G) per OEM.
• End-to-end correlation across Radio, Access, IP, Transport, and Core domains.to improve Customer Experience, Service KPIs.
• Experience in spectrum refarming, 2G/3G sunset strategies, and post-optimization activities. Proficiency in data visualization & reporting tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Pivot Tables, Power BI).
• Experience in Radio Network Consolidation, ORAN, Cloud RAN, VRAN, Enterprise Networks, Private 5G, Massive MIMO, Network Slicing, MEC, and IoT Connectivity.

It would be nice if you also had

• Good understanding of Managed Services Processes. Good experience in delivering managed services projects for a multi-vendor environment.

About Us

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Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
• Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
• Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility

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