Principal Engineer - Cloud

T-MOBILE USA, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 115,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company seeks a skilled engineer to design and deploy innovative solutions for its next-generation network. The role involves technical leadership, system optimization, and collaboration on 5G applications, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career growth in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Stock plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

Family benefits

Discounts

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of technical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex network design as a subject matter expert.
• Drive engineering projects and create optimization procedures.
• Develop new ideas to improve systems and processes.

Skills

Communication

Technical Writing

Analytics

Customer Service

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees receive competitive compensation and benefits, including stock grants, employee stock purchase plans, 401(k), and access to financial coaching. We are committed to being UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Job Overview

Lead the design, validation, and deployment of innovative technical solutions for T-Mobile's next-generation network and systems. This role requires expertise in 5G application design, cloud networking, and DevOps automation, with responsibilities including architecting scalable, high-reliability solutions across network domains such as 5G Core, edge computing, and telco platforms. Technologies involved include Kubernetes, OpenStack, AWS, Azure, and GCP. You will evaluate complex requirements, assess trade-offs, and deliver designs supporting 5G use cases like private networks, network slicing, URLLC, IoT, and MEC. Additionally, define DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks to optimize deployment and performance. Strong judgment, initiative, and communication skills are essential, as is experience with NFV, CNFs, SBA, orchestration frameworks like ONAP or ETSI MANO, and real-world 5G deployments.

Job Responsibilities

1. Technical System Expertise: Deep understanding of system parameters, configurations, and their impact. Lead teams in complex network design, acting as subject matter expert on building blocks, interactions, and dependencies. Conduct independent technology studies and understand adjacent workflows.
2. Technical Engineering Services: Drive engineering projects, contribute to application of engineering techniques, supervise team members, and present project improvements. Create procedures for validation and optimization, diagnose and redesign systems based on changing requirements, and communicate findings effectively.
3. Innovation: Develop and implement new ideas to improve systems, processes, and services. Analyze existing processes and vendor roadmaps to highlight upcoming technology changes, and drive improvements to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
4. Technical Writing: Create detailed documentation, architecture descriptions, and technical specifications. Present complex ideas to non-technical audiences and participate in industry norms.
5. Technical Leadership: Monitor industry standards, influence decision-makers, mentor team members, and contribute to technology and policy decisions. Understand financial metrics like NPV and ROI.
6. Technology Strategy: Evaluate technology options supporting business goals.
7. Supplemental Functions: Network planning, performance analysis, capacity planning, and feasibility studies of new technologies and features, including automation and analytics to identify cost savings.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• 4-7 years of technical engineering experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication
• Technical Writing
• Analytics
• Customer Service
• Strategic Thinking

Licenses and Certifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel

Travel required: Yes

DOT Regulated

Position is not DOT regulated or safety sensitive.

Compensation

Base pay range: $115,300 - $208,000. Corporate bonus target: 20%. Actual pay varies based on location, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), stock plans, paid time off, parental leave, family benefits, discounts, and more. For details, visit www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

Growth and Inclusion

We support career growth and foster an inclusive environment. T-Mobile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For accommodations, contact [e-mail] or call 1-844-873-9500.