Chief Architect, Packet Core – AI

Nokia

Chief Architect leading Packet Core technical strategy and architectural modernization with AI solutions. Shaping next-gen services for telecom with a focus on operational improvements and product differentiation.

Posted 5/10/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $144,928 - $269,152 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and drive the Packet Core technical strategy, including target architecture and a multi-year modernization roadmap.
Define architectural evolution required to enable network slicing and AI-enabled services, including the transition toward distributed UPF and edge-ready deployments.
Identify any technology gaps and establish clear technical priorities, decision frameworks, and alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
Accelerate AI/ML and agentic AI adoption for simplification and operational improvements (e.g., automation, optimization, anomaly detection, analytics-driven troubleshooting).
Partner with broader network architecture efforts to ensure coherent end-to-end design across Radio Access Network (RAN), transport, edge, and data center domains as well as address services like ISAC, physical AI.
Represent Packet Core architecture in senior technical forums; produce high-quality architecture artifacts and communicate trade-offs clearly.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive experience in telecom network architecture and Packet Core (EPC and/or 5G Core), including service-based architectures.
Demonstrated ability to define strategy, create roadmaps, and drive alignment across multiple organizations.
Strong systems engineering and architecture skills (performance, resiliency, scalability, security, and operability).
Proven leadership in complex, cross-functional technical programs, and architecture decision-making at senior levels.
Working knowledge of AI/ML applications for network automation, optimization, and operational simplification.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Infrastructure Nokia is a B2B technology innovation leader in networking, providing advanced network solutions to enterprises, service providers, and the public sector worldwide. The company focuses on creating networks that are secure, resilient, and capable of connecting people, machines, and devices globally. Nokia is advancing technologies like 5G, AI, and quantum-safe networks, and it collaborates extensively to drive technological innovation forward. Through its Nokia Bell Labs division, the company also leads in pioneering future technologies, aiming to transform digital potential across various industries. Chief Architect, Packet Core – AI 🔥 1 hour ago 🏢🏡 Dallas – Hybrid 💵 $144.9k - $269.2k / year ⏰ Full Time 🔴 Lead 🔙 Backend Engineer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Own and drive the Packet Core technical strategy, including target architecture and a multi-year modernization roadmap.
Define architectural evolution required to enable network slicing and AI-enabled services, including the transition toward distributed UPF and edge-ready deployments.
Identify any technology gaps and establish clear technical priorities, decision frameworks, and alignment across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
Accelerate AI/ML and agentic AI adoption for simplification and operational improvements (e.g., automation, optimization, anomaly detection, analytics-driven troubleshooting).
Partner with broader network architecture efforts to ensure coherent end-to-end design across Radio Access Network (RAN), transport, edge, and data center domains as well as address services like ISAC, physical AI.
Represent Packet Core architecture in senior technical forums; produce high-quality architecture artifacts and communicate trade-offs clearly. 🎯 Requirements
Extensive experience in telecom network architecture and Packet Core (EPC and/or 5G Core), including service-based architectures.
Demonstrated ability to define strategy, create roadmaps, and drive alignment across multiple organizations.
Strong systems engineering and architecture skills (performance, resiliency, scalability, security, and operability).
Proven leadership in complex, cross-functional technical programs, and architecture decision-making at senior levels.
Working knowledge of AI/ML applications for network automation, optimization, and operational simplification. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score Similar Jobs PostgreSQL Database Developer 🕒 March 6 CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) 51 - 200 🤝 B2B 🔒 Cybersecurity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings PostgreSQL Database Developer supporting a government-focused data analytics platform. Involves migration from Oracle to Postgres and management of database environments in a hybrid role. 🏢🏡 Dallas – Hybrid 💵 $106.8k - $144.9k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🔙 Backend Engineer Azure Linux Oracle Postgres Cloud and Storage Engineer 🕒 March 4 CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) 51 - 200 🤝 B2B 🔒 Cybersecurity Website LinkedIn All Job Openings Cloud and Storage Engineer developing and implementing SAN architecture for federal agency. Collaborating in a fast-paced environment to meet technical storage needs. 🏢🏡 Dallas – Hybrid 💵 $100.9k - $137k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 🔙 Backend Engineer Cloud Unity View More Backend Engineer Jobs 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Packet CoreEPC5G Corenetwork slicingAI/MLsystems engineeringarchitecture decision-makingperformance engineeringresiliency engineeringscalability

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic planningcross-functional collaborationcommunicationalignmentdecision-makingproblem-solvingoperational improvementtechnical prioritizationstakeholder engagement