Telecom Solutions Architect

Placements24; Willows (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Telecom Solutions Architect for a fully remote role. You will design end-to-end telecom solutions, spanning network, cloud, and applications, while guiding projects from conception to implementation.

Applicants should have 10+ years in telecom, with at least 5 in solutions architecture, strong knowledge of TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP, 5G/LTE, and cloud platforms. Excellent client-facing communication is essential for success in a distributed team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10+ years in telecommunications with at least 5 years in solutions architecture or senior engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP), wireless technologies (5G, LTE), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience designing large-scale, resilient, and secure telecom systems.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, able to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a remote, distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end telecom solutions, including network, cloud, and application components.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to define architectures that meet client needs.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions.
• Create detailed technical documentation, diagrams, specifications, and proposals.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay current with advancements in telecommunications, cloud computing, and related tech.

Skills

Telecom knowledge

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Architectural thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

TCP/IP

MPLS

BGP

5G

LTE

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative and strategic Telecom Solutions Architect to join their fully remote, forward-thinking technology team. This senior role is responsible for designing high-level technical solutions that address complex business challenges within the telecommunications domain. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to understand requirements, architect scalable and secure systems, and guide the development process from conception to implementation. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical understanding across various telecom technologies and a proven ability to translate business needs into effective technological strategies, all while operating effectively in a distributed, remote-first work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end telecom solutions, incorporating network, cloud, and application components.


• Collaborate with sales, engineering, and product teams to define solution architectures that meet client needs and business objectives.


• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendor solutions.


• Create detailed technical documentation, including architectural diagrams, specifications, and proposals.


• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to implementation teams throughout the project lifecycle.


• Stay current with advancements in telecommunications, cloud computing, and related technologies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.


• 10+ years of progressive experience in telecommunications, with at least 5 years in a solutions architecture or senior engineering role.


• Extensive knowledge of network protocols (TCP/IP, MPLS, BGP), wireless technologies (5G, LTE), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, resilient, and secure telecom systems.


• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.


• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative team setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary with potential for stock options.


• Completely remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.


• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.


• Generous paid vacation time and company holidays.


• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.