Senior 5G Network Architect — Remote Leadership

Placements24

United States

Remote

USD 180,000 - 250,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Generous remote work budget

Professional growth & certifications

Flexible hours for global teams

Access to cutting-edge 5G R&D

Company-provided equipment

Unlimited vacation

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead 5G Network Architect to shape the future of nationwide, remote-enabled 5G networks. You will design scalable architectures spanning core, RAN, and edge, guiding technology selection and roadmaps for secure, high-performance services.

The role requires a strong track record in 5G standards, NFV/SDN, Docker/Kubernetes, and multi-cloud deployments. You will mentor a team and collaborate across engineering, operations, and product teams to drive execution.

Qualifications

Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent practical experience will be considered.
10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications network design and architecture, with at least 5 years focused on 5G technologies.
Demonstrated expertise in 5G Core (5GC), RAN (e.g., O-RAN, vRAN), and IP networking.
In-depth knowledge of virtualization technologies (NFV/SDN) and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with cloud-native architectures and multi-cloud environments.
Strong understanding of network security principles and implementation in 5G systems.
Proven ability to lead complex technical projects and mentor engineering teams.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and architecture of scalable, reliable 5G networks across core, RAN, and transport layers.
Define 5G network strategies, roadmaps, and technology selection criteria.
Develop frameworks for network slicing, edge computing, and IoT services.
Evaluate and integrate new 5G technologies, standards, and vendor solutions.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and product management for lifecycle management.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of network architects and engineers.
Analyze network performance metrics and identify optimization opportunities.
Develop architectural documentation including high-level designs and specs.
Conduct feasibility studies and PoC trials for emerging 5G capabilities.
Ensure designs comply with security best practices and regulatory standards.