Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tata Communications is a connectivity and communications services company focused on cloud, mobility, Internet of Things, collaboration, security, media, and network services. The Senior Manager of Solution Engineering will serve as a technical expert in complex telecom solution architecture, design, development, and implementation while collaborating with sales, product, engineering, clients, vendors, and partners. The role also supports product lifecycle activities, customer solutioning, architecture governance, and risk mitigation across pre-sales, delivery, and support.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert on solutions design, development, and implementation requirements to address business needs
- Analyze the functionality and constraints of recommended solution across multiple systems/platforms/applications
- Scan the technology requirements of market, participate in product development activities, represent in customer / marketing forums to increase brand awareness
- Ensure compatibility, interoperability, stability, and usability of solution architecture
- Design and deliver complex solutions as per customer requirements
- Work with various stakeholders including sales team, products team, engineering team to jointly assess customer requirements
- Support the Product team through the product development lifecycle and provide inputs on product features from a business requirements/customer perspective
- Work with clients, internal stakeholders to provide integrated solution architecture across multiple products to meet the client requirements
- Provide an expertise to internal teams and/or external vendors and partners to design complex solutions and ensure effective delivery of the same
- Create and review architecture and solution design artifacts
- Proactively provide guidance on engineering methodologies, standards, and best practices
- Identify, communicate, and mitigate Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Decisions throughout complete lifecycle (Pre-sales, Delivery, Support)
- 10% domestic travel required
- Telecommuting permitted
- Reporting to Matawan, NJ HQ
Skills
- Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics and Communication Engineering, or a closely related field
- 8 years of related experience
- 3 years of experience must include: 5G/4G RAN architecture, RF parameter tuning, and cluster-level optimization using KPIs such as SINR, RSRP, RSRQ, CQI, and PRB utilization
- Design, integration, and testing of Open RAN (ORAN) and Virtualized RAN (vRAN) systems aligned with 3GPP, ORAN Alliance, and Telecom Infra Project (TIP) standards
- Implementing Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and CI/CD pipelines for telecom product development, sprint planning, and automated testing
- Directing RF planning, site readiness, and on-air testing (E911, data, and voice) for macro/small cell deployments in dense urban and high-rise environments
- Continuous monitoring and tuning of RAN KPIs for cluster performance analysis, load balancing, and handover optimization
- Private 5G network architecture and RU/CU/DU automation, per ORAN, TIP, and TMForum automation guidelines
- Evaluating telecom vendors/tools, supporting partner onboarding, and preparing competitive RFP/RFI responses and solution proposals
- Working across multiple vendors' Element Management Systems (EMS) and Network Management Systems (NMS) for RAN operations and optimization
- Overseeing telecom software products across lifecycle stages—from market research and concept design to launch and enhancements
- Reviewing proof-of-concepts and field trials in RF design and optimization, driving next-gen product validation and network automation initiatives
- Experience must also include: Atoll and Xirio for network simulation, design, and coverage/capacity planning
- Leading full-stack telecom software projects including mock UI design, user story creation, and integration testing for RAN and router-based functions
Benefits
- Telecommuting permitted.
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- 401k plan
- Paid leave under our policies
- The position is eligible for a discretionary bonus
Company Overview
Company H1B Sponsorship