Senior Presales Engineer – Telecom (RAN / Core / OSS) IRC294152

GlobalLogic; Gurgaon; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalLogic is seeking a Senior Presales Engineer – Telecom (RAN / Core / OSS) in Gurgaon to design and position telecom solutions for CSPs and NEPs. You will lead RFP responses, craft end-to-end architectures, and drive technical engagements across RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS with a focus on automation and AI-driven operations.

The role emphasizes cloud-native architectures, Open RAN, and collaboration with sales and delivery teams to ensure feasible, compelling proposals.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS domains.
• Strong ability to design and position telecom solutions and respond to RFPs.
• Experience with CSPs and NEPs for technical engagements.
• Exposure to cloudification and autonomous networks is a plus.
• Familiarity with 5G architecture and Open RAN concepts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead presales engagements across RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable solutions.
• Own RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, including design and pricing inputs.
• Create end-to-end solution architectures and demos.
• Engage with CSPs/NEPs for workshops and positioning.
• Support network transformation and automation initiatives.

Skills

RAN 4G/5G

Core Networks

OSS/BSS

Open RAN & SMO

AI/ML in Telecom

Cloud-native (Kubernetes)

Tools

Kubernetes

TM Forum eTOM/Open APIs

Open APIs

Job description

Senior Presales Engineer – Telecom (RAN / Core / OSS) IRC294152

Function

Engineering

Experience

15+ years

Location

India - Gurgaon

Skills

4G/5G - DSP, AI, Architecture, Telecom-OSS/BSS

Job Title: Senior Presales Engineer – Telecom (RAN / Core / OSS)

Experience: 15+ Years

Location: NCR

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Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Presales Engineer with deep expertise in telecom domains including RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS. The role involves working closely with sales, delivery, and customers to design and position telecom solutions, respond to RFPs/RFIs, and drive technical engagements with leading CSPs and network vendors. The candidate should have strong exposure to network transformation programs and autonomous network initiatives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead presales engagements for telecom opportunities across RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS domains
• Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into scalable solutions
• Own and drive RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, including solution design, effort estimation, and proposal development
• Create end-to-end solution architectures, presentations, and demos aligned with customer needs
• Engage with CSPs and NEPs for technical discussions, workshops, and solution positioning
• Support network transformation initiatives, including cloudification, automation, and OSS/BSS modernization
• Contribute to autonomous network programs, including closed-loop automation, AI-driven operations, and assurance use cases
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and execution alignment
• Stay updated with industry trends in 5G, Open RAN, AI/ML, and cloud-native telecom architectures

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Required Skills & Expertise

Telecom Domain Expertise

• Strong hands-on experience in:
• o RAN (4G/5G) – architecture, protocols, optimization
• o Core Networks (EPC / 5G Core)
• o OSS/BSS systems – fault, performance, configuration, and service management

Industry Frameworks & Alliances

• Good understanding and experience with:
• o TM Forum frameworks (e.g., eTOM, Open APIs)
• o Exposure to AI-driven telecom initiatives and ecosystems such as the AI-RAN Alliance
• o Awareness of autonomous network maturity models and industry best practices

Vendor/Product Exposure

• Experience working with leading telecom vendors such as:
• o Ericsson
• o Nokia
• o Huawei
• o Cisco
• o Rakuten (Open RAN ecosystem preferred)

Presales & Solutioning Skills

• Strong experience in:
• o solution architecture & design
• o effort estimation & pricing inputs
• o proposal writing and storytelling
• o client presentations, demos, and workshops

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• o 5G architecture & protocols
• o Open RAN, rApps/xApps, and SMO concepts
• o Cloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes)
• o AI/ML applications in telecom and AIOps frameworks

Transformation & Strategy Experience

• Experience working with CSPs on:
• o Network transformation programs (cloudification, virtualization, modernization)
• o Autonomous networks (closed-loop automation, zero-touch operations)
• o OSS/BSS transformation and digital operations platforms

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to engage with senior customer stakeholders and CXOs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in global telecom engagements with CSPs/NEPs
• Exposure to SMO platforms, network analytics, or AI-based automation solutions
• Prior experience in solution consulting, telecom architecture, or transformation programs

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What we offer

Exciting Projects: We focus on industries like High-Tech, communication, media, healthcare, retail and telecom. Our customer list is full of fantastic global brands and leaders who love what we build for them.

Collaborative Environment: You Can expand your skills by collaborating with a diverse team of highly talented people in an open, laidback environment — or even abroad in one of our global centers or client facilities!

Work-Life Balance: GlobalLogic prioritizes work-life balance, which is why we offer flexible work schedules, opportunities to work from home, and paid time off and holidays.

Professional Development: Our dedicated Learning & Development team regularly organizes Communication skills training(GL Vantage, Toast Master),Stress Management program, professional certifications, and technical and soft skill trainings.

Excellent Benefits: We provide our employees with competitive salaries, family medical insurance, Group Term Life Insurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance , NPS(National Pension Scheme ), Periodic health awareness program, extended maternity leave, annual performance bonuses, and referral bonuses.

Fun Perks: We want you to love where you work, which is why we host sports events, cultural activities, offer food on subsidies rates, Corporate parties. Our vibrant offices also include dedicated GL Zones, rooftop decks and GL Club where you can drink coffee or tea with your colleagues over a game of table and offer discounts for popular stores and restaurants!

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.