Engineer III, Provisioning & Service

WOW!; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Broadband discount

Job summary

WOW! is seeking an Engineer III, Provisioning & Services to help bring business connectivity devices to market. You will evaluate DOCSIS, GPON/XGS-PON ONTs, and Wi-Fi gateways, and develop provisioning templates for scalable deployments.

You'll work with Product Management, Network Engineering, and Field Operations to troubleshoot issues, validate interoperability, and drive improvements in service delivery for small and medium-sized business customers.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in CPE engineering or related technical role.
• Experience with DOCSIS 3.0/3.1/4.0 and provisioning.
• Familiarity with GPON/XGS-PON ONT configuration.
• Knowledge of Wi‑Fi standards (802.11ac/ax).
• Experience with TR-069/TR-369 and ACS platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, lab testing, and root-cause analysis skills.
• Clear communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Bring new devices to market and qualify them.
• Develop provisioning templates and ACS profiles.
• Conduct lab and field testing for interoperability.
• Translate requirements into CPE specs for business services.
• Support Tier 2/3 and Field Ops with escalations.
• Monitor fleet health and drive issue resolution.
• Coordinate device certification with vendors.
• Prepare test plans and SOPs.

Skills

CPE engineering

DOCSIS 3.x

GPON/XGS-PON

Wi-Fi provisioning

TR-069/TR-369

Lab testing

Tools

ACS platforms

Job description

Engineer III, Provisioning & ServicesHelp engineer the connections businesses count on.From reliable internet and voice to managed Wi-Fi, businesses depend on connectivity that keeps them moving. At WOW!, you’ll help bring those services to life by evaluating, testing, and supporting the devices that connect our small and medium-sized business customers.As our Engineer III, Provisioning & Services , you’ll work hands-on with DOCSIS cable modems, PON optical network terminals (ONTs), and Wi-Fi gateways—from lab qualification and field trials to deployment and ongoing support. You’ll partner with Product Management, Network Engineering, equipment vendors, and Field Operations to introduce new technology, solve complex problems, and improve the customer experience.What WOW! OffersBase salary up to $120,000 annually , plus comprehensive benefits:Medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options401(k) with company matchPaid time off and company holidaysTuition reimbursement to support your continued developmentEmployee broadband discountsWhat You’ll DoBring new devices to market. Evaluate and qualify DOCSIS 3.0/3.1/4.0 cable modems, GPON/XGS-PON ONTs, Wi-Fi gateways, and mesh extenders for business services.Build reliable provisioning. Develop, validate, and maintain device configurations, firmware images, provisioning templates, and TR-069/TR-369 (USP) auto-configuration server (ACS) profiles.Put performance to the test. Conduct lab and field testing to validate interoperability between customer premises equipment (CPE) and CMTS/OLT infrastructure.Turn product ideas into technical solutions. Translate requirements for business internet, managed Wi-Fi, hosted voice, and SD-WAN into CPE specifications.Solve challenging technical issues. Support Tier 2/3 and Field Operations teams with escalated connectivity, provisioning, and performance troubleshooting.Improve device performance at scale. Monitor fleet health through network management and ACS platforms, identify recurring issues, and drive resolution.Partner with vendors. Coordinate device certification, firmware qualification, and defect resolution.Support deployment readiness. Create test plans, methods of procedure (MOPs), configuration standards, and knowledge articles; contribute to new product readiness reviews.Maintain quality and compliance. Ensure devices meet applicable DOCSIS, PON, Wi-Fi Alliance, FCC, and UL/safety standards.What You’ll Bring3–5 years of experience in CPE engineering, cable/telecom access network engineering, or a related technical role.Working knowledge of DOCSIS 3.0/3.1/4.0 technology and cable modem provisioning.Experience with GPON and/or XGS-PON technologies and ONT configuration and provisioning.Familiarity with Wi-Fi standards (802.11ac/ax), wireless gateways, and mesh Wi-Fi systems.Hands-on experience with TR-069/TR-369 (USP) device management protocols and ACS platforms.Strong troubleshooting, lab testing, and root-cause analysis skills.An understanding of business connectivity needs, including reliability and service-level agreement (SLA) expectations.Clear communication skills and the ability to manage projects and collaborate across technical and business teams.Experience That Helps You Stand OutExperience with CMTS and/or OLT infrastructure and access network architecture.Python or Bash scripting for test automation and fleet monitoring.Relevant vendor or industry certifications, such as CableLabs, BICSI, Calix, Nokia, Technicolor, or CommScope/ARRIS.Experience supporting SD-WAN, hosted voice, or managed Wi-Fi services.Work RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to talk and hearRequired to use hands to type, handle objects and paperworkRequired to use close vision and be able to focusAbility to work on-call and/or overnight shiftsReady to help shape how businesses connect? Apply today and bring your technical expertise to WOW!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran