Platform Lead, Mobile Engineering

starhub ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

StarHub Ltd. seeks a Platform Lead, Mobile Engineering to own the strategy, design, deployment, and operation of Private 4G/5G Mobile Core platforms for enterprise and industrial environments in Singapore.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team across architecture, platform engineering, and network operations, driving cloud-native 5G core, AI-enabled operations, security, and vendor management to ensure service excellence. This role requires strong leadership and deep telecom domain expertise.

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 12 years in telecommunications, mobile networks, or enterprise wireless solutions with at least 6 years in leadership positions.
• Experience designing and operating: Private LTE networks, 5G Standalone networks, Mobile core platforms, Cloud-native network functions.
• Experience with MEC, network slicing, Kubernetes/OpenShift, AI-driven network operations, and enterprise digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of Enterprise Private Core (4G/5G) and related platforms.
• Oversee platform engineering, deployment, automation, and upgrades.
• Manage 24x7 network operations and service assurance.
• Drive cloud-native 5G core, AI-enabled operations, and security/compliance.
• Vendor and ecosystem management with Nokia and partners.

Skills

Leadership

Telecommunications

Mobile networks

Cloud-native

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AI-driven operations

Network slicing

MEC/Edge computing

Automation

Education

Degree in Telecommunications / Electrical / Computer Eng / IT

Tools

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Job description

Job Description

The Platform Lead, Mobile Engineering is responsible for the strategy, design, deployment, operation, and commercial success of Private 4G/5G Mobile Core platforms and services. The role leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for building and operating secure, resilient, and scalable private cellular networks for enterprise, industrial, campus, utilities, transportation, smart city, and mission-critical environments.

The Lead will own the end-to-end lifecycle of the Private Mobile Core service, including solution architecture, platform engineering, network operations, service assurance, customer onboarding, vendor management, and innovation. The role will also drive the adoption of cloud-native 5G Core technologies, network automation, AI-enabled operations, and industry-specific solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Mobile Core Architecture and Design

• Own the architecture and design of:
• Enterprise Private Core (4G/5G)
• IMS platforms
• Subscriber management systems
• Authentication and security platforms
• Network slicing architecture
• Edge computing integration
• Operational support systems
• Define standards for:
• High availability
• Security
• Multi-tenancy
• Scalability
• Regulatory compliance
• Drive cloud-native and containerized mobile core architectures.

Platform Engineering and Service Delivery

• Lead the engineering team responsible for:
• Platform build and deployment
• Core network integration
• Automation and orchestration
• Software upgrades
• Technology lifecycle management
• Establish Infrastructure-as-Code and Network-as-Code practices.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for network functions.
• Oversee onboarding of new customer environments and services.

Network Operations and Service Assurance

• Own 24x7 operational performance of the Private Mobile Core platform.
• Ensure service availability, reliability, and security targets are achieved.
• Establish operational processes for:
• Incident management
• Problem management
• Change management
• Capacity management
• Service assurance
• Drive operational excellence through:
• AIOps
• Predictive analytics
• Automated remediation
• Autonomous network operations

Security and Compliance (work with CISO)

• Ensure compliance with telecommunications regulations and spectrum requirements.
• Establish security controls for:
• Subscriber data
• Core network functions
• API exposure
• Edge computing environments
• Drive cyber resilience and business continuity programs.

Vendor and Ecosystem Management
Manage strategic partnerships with mobile core ecosystem providers such as:

• Nokia and other technology partners like HPE, Dell, Lenovo
• Negotiate commercial agreements and support contracts.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and vendor solutions.
• Manage platform and service delivery partners.

Organization Structure
The Lead will lead a team comprising:

Mobile Core Architecture Team
Responsible for:

• Network design
• Technology standards
• Capacity planning
• Security architecture

Platform Engineering & Operations Team
Responsible for:

• Core deployment
• Integration
• Automation
• Lifecycle management
• Monitoring
• Incident response
• Service assurance
• Change management

Requirements

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• At least 12 years in telecommunications, mobile networks, or enterprise wireless solutions with at least 6 years in leadership positions.
• Proven experience designing and operating:

• • Private LTE networks
  • 5G Standalone networks
  • Mobile core platforms
  • Cloud-native network functions
• Experience with:MEC (Multi-access Edge Computing)Network slicingKubernetes/OpenShiftAI-driven network operationsEnterprise digital transformation