Senior Capacity Planner

Telstra Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Telstra is seeking a Senior Wireless Engineering Specialist to lead capacity planning and 4G/5G RAN optimisation across networks in India. The role focuses on leveraging data and engineering insights to improve RF performance and customer experience, guiding modernisation efforts and new feature trials.

You will collaborate with vendors and internal teams, mentor engineers, and drive end-to-end network enhancements to ensure robust coverage and superior service for Telstra's customers in a

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Mobile RAN planning, optimisation and performance management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent tertiary engineering qualification.
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G RAN architecture, RF principles and network optimisation.
• Proven ability to analyse complex network performance data and translate findings into engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Optimise and continuously improve 4G/5G Radio Access Network performance.
• Perform detailed RF and network performance analysis, identifying issues and improvement opportunities.
• Develop optimisation strategies across coverage, capacity, configuration and customer experience.
• Support 5G modernisation, network upgrades, new feature trials and technology rollouts.
• Investigate complex RAN faults, interference and escalated customer-impacting network issues.
• Analyse multiple network and performance data sources to generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with technology vendors to troubleshoot and implement solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, knowledge sharing and mentoring to other engineers.

Skills

Mobile RAN planning

RF engineering

Network performance analysis

Python scripting

Data analytics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

RF modelling tools

Job description

Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 29 Oct 2026 11:59pm Job Title Senior Capacity Planner

Job Summary

The Senior Network Planner plays a critical role in leading the planning of capacity and deployment of specific infrastructure platforms, to provide end-to-end services that deliver an outstanding customer experience. Having a continuous improvement mindset, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively will be core to your role, as you contribute to knowledge building, innovation and continuous improvement in your domain, helping to ensure that our customers have the largest and fastest network coverage and service.

Job Description

Who We Are

Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and technology company spanning over a century with a footprint in over 20+ countries. In India, we're building a platform for innovative delivery and engagement that will strengthen our position as an industry leader. We've grown quickly since our inception in 2019, now with offices in Pune and Bangalore

Focus of the Role

As a Senior Wireless Engineering Specialist, you'll provide deep technical expertise across Mobile Radio Access Networks (RAN), helping optimise network performance and deliver a superior mobile experience for our customers. You'll work across 4G and 5G RAN optimisation, RF performance, capacity and network modernisation, using data and engineering insights to identify performance opportunities, resolve complex network issues and support the evolution of Telstra's wireless network.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise and continuously improve 4G/5G Radio Access Network performance.
• Perform detailed RF and network performance analysis, identifying issues and improvement opportunities.
• Develop optimisation strategies across coverage, capacity, configuration and customer experience.
• Support 5G modernisation, network upgrades, new feature trials and technology rollouts.
• Investigate complex RAN faults, interference and escalated customer-impacting network issues.
• Analyse multiple network and performance data sources to generate actionable insights.
• Collaborate with technology vendors including Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco and network optimisation/tool providers to troubleshoot and implement solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, documentation, knowledge sharing and mentoring to other engineers.

Technical Skills

4G / LTE and 5G RAN Mobile RAN architecture, planning and optimisation RF engineering, radio propagation and interference management Network performance management and optimisation Coverage and capacity optimisation RAN fault investigation and troubleshooting RF modelling and optimisation tools Network configuration and performance analytics Python, scripting and data analytics Exposure to AI/ML, network automation, AIOps and predictive analytics is highly desirable.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Mobile RAN planning, optimisation and performance management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent tertiary engineering qualification.
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G RAN architecture, RF principles and network optimisation.
• Proven ability to analyse complex network performance data and translate findings into engineering solutions.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across complex wireless network environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work across engineering teams, vendors and business stakeholders.
• Expert-level RF optimisation knowledge and coding/data analytics capability are highly desirable.

As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on [phone] (for job applications in Australia) and [phone] (for job applications in the Philippines and India).

Inclusivity & Diversity

When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.

As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.

We work flexibly at Telstra. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you. When you apply, you can share your pronouns and / or any reasonable adjustments needed to take part equitably during the recruitment process. We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition team on [e-mail] or via the additional contact options found at www.telstra.com.au/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/disability-employment We're an iconic Aussie brand with a global footprint. From our earliest days in the Postmaster General's Office to the Australian icon we are today, the heart of Telstra has never changed. We've always been committed to being a great place to work as we make the world a better place too. Working at Telstra, we all have a why. Whether it's endless career opportunities, an amazing work-life balance or being able to make a difference, we all know why we're motivated to be our best here. Our people find purpose and pride in being part of Telstra, because we support the things that matter most. We are committed to making it easy for everyone to apply. If you require accessibility support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to Disability and Accessibility inbox. [e-mail]. In a business as big and diverse as ours, there's a huge breadth of career paths available. Uncover opportunities, broaden your experience, and discover the many areas of our organization there is to explore. > Explore our teams https://www.telstra.com.au/careers/our-teams