Mobile Packet Core Engineer

Fastweb + Vodafone; Ivrea; Ibrido; EUR 31.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid working model

Descrizione del lavoro

Fastweb + Vodafone is seeking a Mobile Packet Core Engineer to design and develop mobile architectures across 2G/4G/5G. You will define service requirements, scout technologies with vendors, and produce technical documentation.

The role covers project planning, coordination of suppliers and internal teams, and support for validation and release in operation. Requires LTE/EPC and 5G SA knowledge, virtualization experience, and strong English skills.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Computer Engineering.
• Deep knowledge of LTE/EPC core network (MME, SGW, PGW, PCRF, HSS).
• Good knowledge of 5G Core (AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, UDM/AUSF).
• Experience with SBA-based 5G architecture and related protocols (HTTP/2, RESTful API).
• Familiarity with virtualization (VMware/KVM) and containerization (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of IMS/CS voice networks (VoLTE/VoWiFi) and Diameter routing.
• Strong troubleshooting, KPI analysis, and network tracing skills.
• Excellent English language proficiency.

Mansioni

• Design and develop architectures and solutions in mobile domains across 2G/4G/5G (NSA/SA).
• Define service requirements and conduct technology scouting with vendors.
• Draft related technical documentation.
• Lead project planning phases, coordinating vendors and internal resources.
• Support validation and release activities in operation.

Conoscenze

LTE/EPC core

5G SBA architecture

RESTful API

VMware/KVM

Kubernetes

VoLTE/VoWiFi

Diameter protocol

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Formazione

Degree in Telecommunications or Computer Engineering

Strumenti

VMware

KVM

Kubernetes

Descrizione del lavoro

Who We Are

We are Fastweb + Vodafone, the leading telecommunications operator in Italy, with some of the most extensive and high‑performance proprietary infrastructures in the country, through which we manage over 20 million mobile lines and 5.6 million fixed lines.

We provide advanced digital services based on 5G, Cloud, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity to enable the digital transformation of individuals, businesses, and public institutions.

We believe in a leadership approach founded on trust, constructive feedback, inclusion, and people development.

WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF FASTWEB + VODAFONE

What will you find at Fastweb + Vodafone?

Our values—Spark Passion, Aim High, Stand True—guide our daily work.

Together, we create an environment where every person can make a difference.

Guiding us is our Leadership Model: a shared language that defines how to lead with awareness at every level.

A community, not just a team — BELONGING & INCLUSION

You work in an open and collaborative environment where your ideas matter and differences are a strength.

Grow and make an impact — IMPACT

Continuous learning and development, meaningful feedback, constructive dialogue, and high‑impact projects. In a company that drives real innovation in the country, you have the space to grow and make your mark.

Feel good, work better — FLEXIBILITY & WELLBEING

You have smart working, a shorter workweek, “no clock‑in” and “yes to trust and goals.”

Your wellbeing and work‑life balance come before everything else.

We do things that matter — SUSTAINABILITY & CUSTOMER

Sustainable choices and a customer‑first approach: with our technology, your work has a real impact on Italy and on the future.

Your Benefits

A benefits package designed to support you at every stage of your life:

Growth and development

Grow through continuous learning and development paths, along with dedicated programs designed to build the skills of the future.

Flexibility and time for yourself

You can enjoy smart working up to two thirds of your working days, plan your in office days over the quarter, and benefit from a shorter workweek with Friday afternoon off.

Parenthood

Up to 4 months of paid parental leave, flexible shifts, and dedicated leave options.

Study and education

Time off to sit your exams, leave options, and support if you have children with special educational needs (BES/DSA).

Wellbeing

Health insurance, psychological support, free legal support, financial education, caregiving support, and the opportunity to take part in sports and cultural events.

Bonus and welfare

A performance bonus that you can convert into welfare benefits, with an additional company contribution.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

At Fastweb + Vodafone, we are looking for a

Mobile Packet Core Engineer

for the Team

Mobile Packet Core Engineering

In qualita’ di Mobile Packet Core Engineer nel Team Technology le tue attivita’ e responsabilita’ saranno le seguenti:

• Progettare e sviluppare architetture e soluzioni in ambito mobile per le diverse generazioni di servizio 2G/4G/5G(NSA/SA).
• Definire i requisiti di servizio e condurre attività di scouting tecnologico con interazione diretta con i fornitori.
• Redigere la relativa documentazione tecnica.
• Gestire le fasi di pianificazione dei progetti, coordinando fornitori e risorse interne.
• Supportare le attività di validazione e rilascio in esercizio.

I macro-domini di responsabilità dei vari team nell’ambito funzionale Mobile sono:

• Architetture Mobile Packet Core (EPC/5GC) e relativi servizi
• eSIM/SIM management (profili elettrici, piattaforme Over-The-Air, etc.) ed architetture Mobile Messagging
• Servizi Voce Mobile (VoLTE, VoWiFi)
• Architetture Subscriber Data Management (SDM – HLR/HSS/UDM)
• Architetture per la gestione dei piani di segnalazione (MAP, CAP, DIAMETER, HTTP/2)

Potrai Relazionarti Con

• Le funzioni di business per la traduzione dei requisiti di servizio in soluzioni tecnologiche.
• Il team Operations per il supporto post-deployment.
• Il team Cybersecurity per l’analisi e l’implementazione di contromisure e tecnologie a tutela della sicurezza della rete.

Requisiti Essenziali

• Laurea in Ingegneria delle Telecomunicazioni o Ingegneria Informatica.
• Conoscenza approfondita della rete Core LTE/EPC (MME, SGW, PGW, PCRF, HSS, etc.) e buona conoscenza della rete Core 5GC (AMF, SMF, UPF, PCF, UDM/AUSF, etc.).
• Familiarità con l’architettura service-based (SBA) del 5G SA, e i relativi protocolli (HTTP/2, RESTful API).
• Esperienza con tecnologie di virtualizzazione (es. VMware, KVM) e containerizzazione (Kubernetes), in ambito cloud-native.
• Conoscenza delle reti voce IMS e CS.
• Esperienza in ambito signalling 2G e 4G e relative piattaforme STP (Signaling Transfer Point) e DRA (Diameter Routing Agent).
• Conoscenza base dell’ecosistema terminali mobili e servizi come VoLTE.
• Conoscenza base nella definizione dei profili elettrici delle SIM/eSIM e relative piattaforme di gestione Over-The-Air.
• Conoscenza base delle architetture a supporto dei servizi di messaggistica mobile (SMSC/MMSC) e relativi protocolli di servizio (MTP, SCCP, TCAP, MAP, SMPP).
• Buona capacità di troubleshooting, analisi KPI, log e tracciamenti di rete.
• Buona conoscenza sulle tematiche di networking e dei principali protocolli Layer 2/3 (ARP, STP, RSTP, VRRP, BGP, OSPF).
• Ottima conoscenza della lingua inglese.
• Forte orientamento al risultato.
• Attitudine al lavoro in team.
• Flessibilità, proattività e buone capacità relazionali.

Retribuzione: da € 34.000 lordi/anno + PdR.

The final financial offer may exceed the indicated value and will be determined based on demonstrated skills, the level of autonomy, and the actual scope of responsibility assumed in the role.

Contract

OTHER INFORMATION

Permanent

Working Hours

Full time

Applicable Collective Agreement (CCNL)

Telecommunications

WORK LOCATION

Preferred

Bari, Bologna, Catania, Genova, Ivrea, Milano, Napoli, Padova, Roma, Torino

• hybrid working model

We are committed to being an inclusive workplace and to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, or disability.