Technical Specialist III

Fujitsu; New Jersey; Remote; USD 110,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

1Finity, a Fujitsu company, leads global sales for AI-enabled OSS and open, cloud-native network software. You will translate technical capabilities into business outcomes across customer segments while collaborating with engineering, R&D, sales, and marketing teams.

The role involves up to 25% travel to USA locations or 1Finity labs, with a focus on OSS modernization and AI-driven network transformation. Remote work is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Combine optical networking background with software sales skills; read, understand, and discuss software code and APIs with customer engineering teams.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to clients, including sales proposals explaining solutions and services
• Shape technology and architecture decisions to align with 1Finity's solutions, translating capabilities into business outcomes such as OPEX reduction and faster service activation
• Recommend improved processes and solutions to improve technical and economic results
• Stay updated on AI, networking, cloud computing, security, and virtualization advances

Skills

Client communication

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

Containers

OpenAPI

Postman

Python

Git workflows

CI/CD

Job description

Job Location: Texas, California, New Jersey, Georgia

Location Flexibility: Multiple Locations in Country

About 1FINITY

1Finity, a Fujitsu company, is a global provider of communications networks for our connected world. We uniquely combine technological leadership and expertise in open optical and wireless networking, network automation, and applied AI/ML to design, build, operate, and maintain critical digital communications network infrastructure. Collaborating closely with ecosystem partners, we deliver transformative outcomes for service providers and network operators, and enable them to lower TCO, improve network performance, and increase energy efficiency. We’re also a diverse, inclusive, and innovative workplace that achieves together. We offer highly competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities, as well as flexible options for working your way. See what working at 1Finity looks like at https://www.linkedin.com/company/1finity-inc/. For more information, please visit https://1finity.com/?utm_source=li&utm_medium=soc.

Position Overview

• This position is part of the 1Finity Global sales team tasked with developing new business in AI-enabled OSS and open, cloud-native network software domains. The role focuses on translating technical and software capabilities into business outcomes across all customer market segments.
• We are seeking a Network Solutions Sales Engineer / Technical Specialist with software automation experience combined with optical transport technology & architecture background. This position will promote customer understanding and adoption of current Open software and hardware solutions, as well as driving regional growth of emerging transport technologies.
• The ideal candidate will have sales engineer experience with OSS, network automation, cloud-native networking, AI-enabled operations, or telecommunications software, with a background including WDM and ROADM transport networks.
• As part of the Technical Specialists team, you will collaborate across functional departments including engineering, R&D, sales & marketing
• Occasional sales/collaboration (up to 25%) travel is normal (For example: visits to USA customer locations and/or 1Finity labs in Richardson, TX)

Example Responsibilities

• Combine optical networking background with software sales skills. For example: ability to read, understand, and discuss software code and APIs with customer engineering teams. Customer discussions will require skillsets including Python, REST APIs, JSON/YAML, OpenAPI specifications, Postman, etc.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to clients, including sales proposals explaining solutions and services
• Shape the requirements and timing of technology and architecture decisions within customer networks to align with 1Finity's solutions. Demonstrate ability to translate technical capabilities into business outcomes such as OPEX reduction, Faster service activation, Reduced MTTR, Autonomous operations, and/or AI-driven productivity gains.
• Recommend improved processes and solutions, demonstrating how changes will improve technical and/or economic results
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in science and technology, including AI, networking, cloud computing, security, & virtualization

Experience & Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in OSS, network automation, cloud-native networking, AI-enabled operations, or telecommunications software. Examples: AI-driven network operations (AIOps), autonomous networking, or intelligent automation platforms.
• Experience with Kubernetes, containers, SaaS platforms, microservices architectures, and DevOps methodologies.
• Hands-on knowledge of APIs, JSON/YAML, Python scripting, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Candidates should possess, or be actively pursuing, professional certifications and credentials related to Generative AI platforms and AI-enabled software development. Examples include:
• Claude Certified Architect – Foundations
• AWS Generative AI Engineer Certification or Machine Learning Engineer Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer
• NVIDIA Certified AI Infrastructure
• Ability to lead technical workshops, architecture discussions, and executive briefings focused on OSS modernization and AI-driven network transformation.
• Strong understanding of software commercialization, SaaS business models, and recurring revenue services.
• Ability to navigate high-pressure situations with professionalism and composure, effectively manage conflicts, and maintain a constructive dialogue with demanding customers. This includes actively listening to concerns, empathizing with diverse perspectives, and providing clear, solution-oriented communication to resolve issues and maintain trust.

As we are looking for a remote position, the disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. 1Finity aligns salaries to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each situation. The pay range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: specific skills, qualifications, experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. The pay range for this position is estimated at$109,830 to $156,900 USD. Additionally, this role may be eligible for a short-term incentive based on company results and individual performance.

As a technology company, 1Finity recognizes that human resources are its most important capital. To create an environment where all employees can work positively and healthily, both in mind and body, we offer a full range of health, 401K, and other benefits.

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