Home Device Development Senior Engineer

Vodafone; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mobile phone and data plan discounts

Job summary

Vodafone is a leading international Telco inviting you to join a global team that shapes the future of connectivity. We offer a balance between work and life and opportunities to belong and make a real impact.

This role focuses on supporting CPE/FWA lifecycles and testing, driving market-specific features, and developing new devices and services across multi‑vendor environments. You will collaborate with Group Networks and Marketing to ensure adoption and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of telecom networks and services.
• Experience with FWA solutions.
• 5+ years in Home Devices and network services.
• Experience in multi-vendor projects including ODMs and Core Network.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Support CPE/FWA/extenders lifecycle and testing.
• Assist other teams during troubleshooting for home devices.
• Drive market-specific features on CPE/FWA/extenders per requirements.
• Develop new devices, services, and components for a consistent solution.
• Provide Home Devices expertise to Group Networks and Group Commercial.
• Transfer knowledge to Group and Local Marketing teams to enable adoption.
• Analyze and validate product and technical requirements for GN and Group Market deliverables.
• Design Home Device architecture and requirements for new products and services.
• Develop processes and designs across home devices and fixed/FWA solutions.
• Engage with local market teams to identify and execute activities.

Skills

Telecom networks

FWA expertise

Large-scale projects

Analytical thinking

Multinational collaboration

Home devices development

Stakeholder engagement

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Engineering/CS

Job description

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

Join Us

At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.

What You’ll Do

• To support CPE/FWA/extenders life-cycle and testing activities/setup as required;
• To support other teams/function during the troubleshooting activities home devices/customer issues;
• To drive and implement market specific features on CPE/FWA/extenders according to the requirement definition;
• To develop new devices, services and components toward a consistent and afficient solution;
• Provide technical Home Devices expertise to Group Networks and Group Commercial organization in new home devices and related services;
• Transfer technical knowledge transfer towards Group and Local Marketing teams, in order to facilitate Homegateways and related servcies adoption decisions;
• Analyze and validate product and technical requirements of GN and Group Market deliverables;
• Design of Home Device architecture and requirements for new products and services;
• Develop processes and designs across home devices and fixed/FWA solutions;
• Engage with local market teams to identify and execute defined activities

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field;
• Strong knowledge of telecommunications networks and services (fixed and mobile), with an end-to-end understanding of the ecosystem;
• Experience with FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) solutions, which is considered a highly valued advantage;
• Experience in large-scale projects and multi-vendor environments, including ODMs, chipset vendors, and Core Network providers;
• Analytical and conceptual thinking, with the ability to challenge existing solutions and identify innovation opportunities;
• Strong collaboration skills in multinational teams, effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• At least 5 years of experience in the development of Home Devices and network services;
• Proven experience in managing and contributing to complex projects and programs;
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Home Devices products and advanced digital service solutions;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken

What's In It For You

• Hybrid Work Model - Flexible hybrid work model with 8-10 in-office days per month, managed by team leaders;
• Vodafone Products and Services - Employees get a mobile phone, free communication plan, data card, and various discounts on services and products;
• Recognition - Recognition programs for innovative, creative, high-potential employees and exemplary behaviors;
• Health and Well-being - Well-being Program offers nutrition and psychological consultations, webinars, workshops, and discounts on various services and products;
• Learning - Access to Communities of Practice and a customizable digital training platform with high-quality content (namely Harvard Business Publishing, Skillsoft and Speexx);
• Local and International Mobility - Internal recruitment with local and international rotation opportunities across departments and roles

Who We Are

We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn’t a concept; it’s lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You’ll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We’re committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.