5G Network Engineer

CYGNIFY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications organization in Singapore seeks an experienced 5G Network Engineer to architect and manage next-generation telecommunications solutions. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in telecommunications network architecture, specifically in 4G EPC, alongside deep 5G Core expertise. This position involves responsibilities such as serving as an expert on 3GPP standards and providing guidance on network slicing implementation. The role offers opportunities to work with innovative technologies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in telecommunications network architecture, focusing on 4G EPC.
• Experience with the lifecycle management of 5G Core Network Functions in a cloud-native environment.
• Ability to design or implement solutions involving the Network Exposure Function (NEF).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the expert on 3GPP 5G Core standards including knowledge of SBA and NFs.
• Architect the implementation of E2E network slicing from the Core perspective.
• Provide technical guidance on integration of Network Exposure Functions.

Skills

Telecommunications network architecture

5G Core Network Functions

Kubernetes

API frameworks

Job description

Role: 5G Network Engineer (with Cloud)

Location: Singapore

We are currently partnering with a leading technology-driven telecommunications organization that is scaling rapidly to support new digital initiatives and platforms. As part of this expansion, multiple roles are open across key functions to help build, maintain, and enhance next-generation solutions. This opportunity offers exposure to large-scale systems, innovative technologies, and a collaborative environment where skills and ideas make a real impact.

Responsibilities

5G Core Architecture & Design Authority for NaaS initiatives: Serve as the Teams’s expert on 3GPP 5G Core standards (Release 16/17/18), including detailed knowledge of SBA, NFs (AMF, SMF, UPF, NRF, NSSF, PCF, UDM, AUSF), and interfaces (N1-N15, N22, N29). Provide deep technical guidance on the integration of Network Exposure Functions (NEF) for CAMARA/GSMA Open Gateway API implementation and drive the Open gateway initiatives for technical implementation.

Network Slicing Expertise: Architect the implementation of E2E network slicing from the Core perspective, providing expert advice on the role of core functions such as NSSF, NRF, and PCF in slice selection, authentication, and policy enforcement in 5G dynamic slicing platform.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in telecommunications network architecture, with focus on 4G EPC
• Experience with the lifecycle management of 5G Core Network Functions in a cloud-native environment (VMs, Containers, Kubernetes).
• Ability to design or implement solutions involving the Network Exposure Function (NEF) and API frameworks (e.g., CAMARA).
• Deep understanding of the 5G Core's role in End-to-End Network Slicing
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, Orchestration and the CNCF landscape

UEN: 202329526G

EA Licence: 23S2061