Telecommunications Network Architect

At Tejas Networks, we're pushing the boundaries of telecommunications technology. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of this innovation, driving the technical vision across projects and influencing architecture and engineering practices to align with our organizational goals.

Estimated Salary: $170,000 - $220,000 per year

We're seeking an experienced professional with a deep understanding of routing and switching protocols, network hardware and software, and testing methodologies. Your expertise will enable us to deliver cloud-native architectures that offer unmatched reliability, performance, and agility to support both current and next-generation mobile networks.

About Us:

Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical, and wireless networking company with a focus on technology, innovation, and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defense, and government entities in over 75 countries.

Job Description:

As a Principal Engineer, you will define and drive the technical vision across projects, providing expert guidance and mentorship to senior engineers. You will lead the development of scalable, high-impact solutions and collaborate with network architects, engineers, and developers to define test cases and scenarios.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive test plans and strategies aligned with project objectives and requirements.
• Identify testing scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with network architects, engineers, and developers to define test cases and scenarios.
• Create and maintain realistic test environments that accurately replicate production network conditions.
• Configure routing and switching devices, servers, and other network components.
• Ensure test environments adhere to security and compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive suite of test cases covering various aspects of routing and switching functionality, performance, and security.
• Prioritize test cases based on risk and criticality.
• Execute test cases manually or using automation tools.
• Document test results, defects, and anomalies.
• Retest resolved defects to ensure they have been fixed correctly.
• Track and manage defects throughout the testing lifecycle.
• Work with development teams to resolve defects and ensure timely fixes.
• Prioritize defects based on severity and impact.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience from Telecommunication or Networking background.
• B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME (CSE/ECE) or any other equivalent degree.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills: ability to identify and resolve complex network issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: effective collaboration with diverse teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy: meticulous in documenting test results and defects.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities: guiding and developing junior test engineers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team: adaptability to different work environments.
• Continuous learning mindset: staying updated with emerging network technologies and testing methodologies.
• Certifications like CCIE (R&S) and/or JNCIE (SP) would be an added advantage.