Mobile Core Network Engineer

Fastweb + Vodafone; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading telecommunications firm in Milano is looking for a Mobile Core Network Engineer to design and develop mobile architectures. The role requires a degree in Telecommunications Engineering and expertise in Core LTE/EPC/5GC. Candidates should be proficient in virtualization technologies and possess excellent English communication skills. This full-time, permanent position offers a hybrid working model.

Competenze

• Deep knowledge of Core LTE/EPC and understanding of Core 5GC.
• Experience with virtualization and cloud-native environments.
• Excellent command of English.

Mansioni

• Design architectures and solutions for mobile service generations.
• Support validation and release activities in production.
• Document technical specifications.

Conoscenze

Core LTE/EPC knowledge

5G SA architecture understanding

Virtualization technologies

Containerization (Kubernetes)

Troubleshooting skills

Layer 2/3 networking protocols

Teamworking attitude

Results orientation

Formazione

Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or Computer Engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Mobile Core Network Engineer

Fastweb + Vodafone is looking for two Mobile Core Network Engineers for the Technology Team.

Company Overview

In December 2024, Swisscom finalized its acquisition of Vodafone Italia via its subsidiary Fastweb, creating a convergent operator that blends the best of fixed and mobile networks to deliver innovative services at competitive prices. Fastweb + Vodafone prioritizes an informal, collaborative workplace that values openness, flexibility, learning, well‑being, inclusion, sustainability and customer focus. We are an inclusive workplace committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion or disability.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop architectures and solutions in the mobile domain for 2G/4G/5G (NSA/SA) service generations.
• Define service requirements and conduct technology scouting with direct interaction with suppliers.
• Document technical specifications.
• Plan project phases, coordinating suppliers and internal resources.
• Support validation and release activities in production.

Macro‑domains of responsibility within the Mobile functional area:

• Mobile Packet Core architectures (EPC/5GC) and related services.
• eSIM/SIM management, Over‑The‑Air platforms, and mobile messaging architectures.
• Mobile Voice services (VoLTE, VoWiFi).
• Subscriber Data Management architectures (SDM – HLR/HSS/UDM).
• Reporting plan management architectures (MAP, CAP, DIAMETER, HTTP/2).

Key stakeholders:

• Business functions translating service requirements into technology solutions.
• Operations team for post‑deployment support.
• Cybersecurity team for security analysis and counter‑measure implementation.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Telecommunications Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Deep knowledge of Core LTE/EPC (MME, SGW, PGW, PCRF, HSS, etc.) and solid understanding of Core 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, UDM/AUSF, etc.).
• Familiarity with the 5G SA service‑based architecture (SBA) and related protocols (HTTP/2, RESTful APIs).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, KVM) and containerisation (Kubernetes) in cloud‑native environments.
• Knowledge of IMS and CS voice networks.
• Experience in 2G/4G signalling and related STP and DRA platforms.
• Basic understanding of mobile terminal ecosystem and services such as VoLTE.
• Basic knowledge of SIM/eSIM electrical profile definition and OTA management platforms.
• Basic knowledge of mobile messaging support architectures (SMSC/MMSC) and service protocols (MTP, SCCP, TCAP, MAP, SMPP).
• Strong troubleshooting, KPI analysis, log and network trace skills.
• Good understanding of Layer 2/3 networking protocols (ARP, STP, RSTP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF).
• Excellent command of English.
• Strong results orientation.
• Teamworking attitude.
• Flexibility, proactivity and strong relational skills.

Location & Employment

Milano – hybrid working model.
Full‑time, permanent position.

We are an inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunities without discrimination on gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, or disability.