5G Network Engineer

CYGNIFY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications organization in Singapore is seeking a 5G Network Engineer with expertise in 5G Core Architecture. The role involves providing deep technical guidance on network exposure functions and architecting E2E network slicing. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in telecommunications, focusing on 4G EPC, and be capable of managing 5G Core Network Functions in a cloud-native environment. Join a collaborative team where your skills will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in telecommunications network architecture, focusing on 4G EPC.
• Experience managing 5G Core Network Functions in cloud-native environments.
• Ability to design solutions involving NEF and API frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as expert on 5G Core standards and integration of NEF.
• Architect the implementation of E2E network slicing from the Core perspective.

Skills

Telecommunications network architecture

5G Core standards

Network Exposure Function (NEF)

Kubernetes

E2E network slicing

Tools

Containers

Orchestration

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