Job Description
Packet Core Network SME / Engineer
Brampton - Hybrid (2-3 days from Office)
1. Architecture & Solution Design
- Lead the design and integration of packet core network elements, including :
o 5G Core (5GC) : AMF, SMF, UPF
o 4G EPC : MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, ePDG
Create and maintain high quality architecture documentation such as HLD, LLD, IP flow diagrams, Method of Procedures (MOPs), Test Plans, ATP, and TOLs.________________________________________
2. Integration, Testing & Validation
Conduct integration and end to end validation testing for core network components.Ensure solutions align with 3GPP standards, vendor specifications, and performance benchmarks.Perform regression testing and support feature enablement across multi vendor environments.________________________________________
3. Operations & Support
Support daily network operations, including monitoring, troubleshooting, fault management, and KPI tracking.Handle escalations related to packet core performance, session failures, and interface issues.Assist NOC / operations teams with incident resolution and network stability improvements.________________________________________
4. Automation, Cloud & Lifecycle Management
Drive automation initiatives using cloud native and virtualization technologies, such as :o Kubernetes, Docker
o CNF / VNF lifecycle management
o CI / CD tooling
Support lifecycle upgrade planning, version management, and continuous improvement initiatives.________________________________________
5. Performance Optimization
Analyze network behavior to optimize latency, throughput, resiliency, and scalability.Tune core functions, interfaces (SBI, N2 / N3), and data path performance.Recommend improvements to architecture, configuration, or resource allocation.________________________________________
6. Technical Leadership & Collaboration
Provide technical leadership across engineering teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.Lead multi vendor solution discussions, interoperability testing, and architectural harmonization.Write and deliver high quality technical documentation including HLD / LLD, white papers, PoVs, and solution briefs—especially for private 5G and enterprise use cases.________________________________________
7. Innovation, R&D & Lab Enablement
Collaborate with R&D or development teams to validate new features, demos, and emerging capabilities (e.g., AR / VR, IoT, MEC).Support lab setups for testing next gen technologies, proofs of concept, and performance evaluations.________________________________________
Required Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.8+ years of telecom industry experience with strong exposure to 3G / 4G / 5G packet core technologies.Proven expertise with :o 5G Core : AMF, SMF, UPF
o 4G EPC : MME, SGW, PGW, HSS, ePDG
Strong understanding of :o 3GPP protocols, call flows, and signaling
o Mobile core architecture, interfaces, and data plane / control plane functions
Experience working in multi vendor environments and cloud native telecom deploymentsRequirements
Android and iOS