Remote Telecom Engineer: 5G, NFV/SDN Architect

Placements24; Región Centro; Hybrid; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Medical coverage & retirement options

Training and certifications

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design and deploy advanced telecom networks, focusing on 5G, fiber optics, and cloud-native solutions.

You will collaborate with a globally distributed team to deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure and drive innovation from anywhere. The ideal candidate has a master’s degree and 7+ years in telecom network design, with expertise in NFV/SDN, network simulation, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years in telecommunications network design, implementation or operations.
• Deep knowledge of wireless tech (5G/LTE), optical networking and IP routing.
• Experience with NFV and SDN concepts.
• Proficiency with network simulation and modeling tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.
• Excellent remote communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect and implement scalable telecom network solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate 5G NR, SD-WAN, NFV and SDN technologies.
• Analyze performance and optimize existing network infrastructure.
• Collaborate with R&D, operations and product management to define requirements.
• Develop technical specs, configuration guides and implementation plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system issues.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in telecom.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Contribute to innovative solutions for evolving market demands.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Remote collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

Network simulation tools

NFV/SDN platforms

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Telecommunications Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design and deploy advanced telecom networks, focusing on 5G, fiber optics, and cloud-native solutions.

You will collaborate with a globally distributed team to deliver state-of-the-art infrastructure and drive innovation from anywhere. The ideal candidate has a master’s degree and 7+ years in telecom network design, with expertise in NFV/SDN, network simulation, and cloud platforms.