Nokia

Solution Architect

Nokia

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Washington

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Salary

💰 $147,608 - $247,130 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

AnsibleCloudKubernetesOpenShift

About the role

  • The Solution Architect will be responsible for defining and implementing the technology roadmap for 5G packet core automation solutions and shaping the future of Nokia's 5G network
  • Comprehensive design and deployment of 4G and 5G mobile networks across RAN, Core (EPC and 5GC), IMS Core, signalling, policy, and subscriber data management
  • Collaborate closely with telecom operators, system integrators, and cross-functional teams to deliver carrier-grade network solutions
  • Architect comprehensive 4G/5G network solutions (EPC: MME, SGW, PGW; 5GC: AMF, SMF, UPF; IMS Core; signalling; policy; subscriber data management)
  • Develop end-to-end network blueprints addressing scalability, reliability, security, and high performance
  • Produce technical documentation including HLDs, LLDs, network schematics, and migration plans
  • Lead deployment planning, integration, configuration, testing (functional, interoperability, load, failover), optimization, and carrier-grade validation
  • Stay abreast of 3GPP standards, industry trends, and best practices in 5G SA/NSA, VoLTE/VoNR, NFV and cloud-native solutions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or equivalent with 15+ years’ experience in telecom network solution design and deployment, with a focus on 4G EPC and 5G Core
  • Deep technical knowledge of: Packet Core: MME, SGW, PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF; IMS Core (CSCF, BGCF, MGCF, SBC, etc.); Signalling: NRF, SCP; Policy: PCRF, PCF; Subscriber Data Management: HSS, HLR, UDM, UDR
  • Experience with end-to-end call/data flows, network slicing, and interworking (4G/5G/IMS)
  • Demonstrated success with multi-vendor, large-scale network deployments (on-premise, virtualized, and/or cloud-native)
  • Hands-on experience with integration, migration, upgrade, and troubleshooting in live networks
  • Knowledge of OSS/BSS integration, security, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills
  • (Preferred) Familiarity with automation (Ansible, scripting), CI/CD, and cloud orchestration platforms (Openshift, Kubernetes)