Home Device Development Senior Engineer

Vodafone; Portugal; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model

Mobile phone & data plan

Discounts on services and products

Recognition programs

Well-being program

Training platform access

Local and international mobility

Job summary

Vodafone Portugal is seeking an experienced Home Devices and Network Services engineer to support lifecycle of CPE/FWA devices and contribute to testing and integration efforts. You will collaborate with multiple teams across Vodafone's global network to design architectures, validate requirements, and develop new services for home devices.

The role requires strong knowledge of fixed/mobile networks, FWA experience, and the ability to work in multi-vendor environments, with fluency in Portuguese

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of fixed and mobile telecom networks and services.
• Experience with FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) solutions is highly valued.
• Experience in large-scale projects and multi-vendor environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Home devices development

Telecom networks

FWA experience

Multi-vendor projects

Portuguese language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Job description

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Business Area: VT Netw. Strategy Archit. Eng.

Posting Country: Portugal

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.

We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.

With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

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 Degreein 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 experiencein 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 productsand advanced digital service solutions;
• Fluency in Portuguese and English, both written and spoken.

Not a perfect fit?

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.

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.

Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.