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Telco Cloud Field Engineer
Telco Cloud Field Engineer
United Kingdom, Remote or Hybrids
Our partner company is seeking a Telco Cloud Field Engineer to drive the transformation of telecommunications infrastructure toward cloud-native, software-defined solutions.
As a Telco Cloud Field Engineer, you will partner with telecommunications providers to design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud platforms supporting 5G, edge computing, and next-generation network technologies. This high-impact role combines solution architecture, consulting, and hands-on engineering with exposure to leading open-source technologies in complex production environments.
You’ll collaborate with global teams, influence product evolution through customer feedback, and contribute to modernizing cloud infrastructure across the industry.
Accountabilities
- Design and deliver cloud-native telecommunications infrastructure for:
- Virtual Network Functions (VNF)
- Cloud Native Functions (CNF)
- Network Functions Virtualisation (NFV)
- Multi-access Edge Computing (MEC)
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN) workloads
- Translate customer requirements into scalable cloud platform architectures using open-source frameworks.
- Provide pre-sales technical consulting and architectural guidance to telecommunications service providers.
- Deploy, configure, and optimize:
- Private, hybrid, and multi-tenant cloud environments
- OpenStack, Kubernetes, MAAS, Ceph, and related ecosystems
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation in deployments and operations.
- Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve software issues in customer implementations.
- Support customer onboarding, production readiness, and seamless adoption of cloud-native solutions.
- Collaborate with internal engineering teams to refine products based on field insights and customer experience.
- Contribute to long-term technological roadmaps and influence future cloud/telecom platform capabilities.
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Requirements
Technical Knowledge & Experience
- Deep understanding of telecommunications cloud infrastructure, including:
- NFVi (Network Functions Virtualisation Infrastructure)
- VIM (Virtualised Infrastructure Manager)
- NFVO (Network Functions Virtualisation Orchestrator)
- VNFM (Virtual Network Function Manager)
- MEC platforms
- CPU Pinning, NUMA, SR-IOV, and DPDK optimisations
- Expertise in telecom-specific architectures and industry standards (e.g., 3GPP, ETSI NFV, TM Forum ODA, O-RAN, ONAP).
- Hands-on experience in practical domains, including:
- Mobile Packet Core (4G/5G)
- Private Networks
- Radio Access Networks (RAN)
- Voice, IP Backbone, or OSS/BSS systems
- Hands-on proficiency with:
- Linux systems
- Networking & cloud technologies (OpenStack, Kubernetes)
- Infrastructure automation (Python scripting, IaC)
- Ability to lead complex technical projects from design through completion.
- Willingness to travel for customer engagements, projects, and events (up to 25%).
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strong customer-centric mindset, with excellent consulting, collaboration, and communication abilities.
- Proven track record of delivering solutions under deadline pressure.
Nice-to-Have
- Contributions to open-source communities or frameworks (e.g., O-RAN, ONAP).
- Knowledge of AI applications in telecoms or cloud optimizations.
- Bilingual in Spanish, Portuguese, or French (for customer-facing interactions).
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Why This Role?
This position offers a unique intersection of technical excellence and strategic influence. You’ll shape customer-driven innovations while working with global engineering teams to evolve industry-leading cloud solutions.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual reviews and performance-based bonuses.
- Fully remote work environment, aligned with a long-standing remote-first culture.
- USD 2,000 annual professional development budget.
- Recognition programs, including priority travel perks (Priority Pass/Membership, upgrades).
- Generous leave policies (public holidays + extended company shutdowns).
- Support for golden fund, paid parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
- Opportunities for global team events, international travel, and network expansion.
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