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Description Requirements Job Title: Senior Presales Engineer Telecom (RAN / Core / OSS) Experience: 15+ Years Location: NCR ________________________________________ Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Presales Engineer with deep expertise in telecom domains including RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS. The role involves working closely with sales, delivery, and customers to design and position telecom solutions, respond to RFPs/RFIs, and drive technical engagements with leading CSPs and network vendors. The candidate should have strong exposure to network transformation programs and autonomous network initiatives. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Lead presales engagements for telecom opportunities across RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS domains Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into scalable solutions Own and drive RFP/RFI/RFQ responses, including solution design, effort estimation, and proposal development Create end-to-end solution architectures, presentations, and demos aligned with customer needs Engage with CSPs and NEPs for technical discussions, workshops, and solution positioning Support network transformation initiatives, including cloudification, automation, and OSS/BSS modernization Contribute to autonomous network programs, including closed-loop automation, AI-driven operations, and assurance use cases Work closely with delivery teams to ensure solution feasibility and execution alignment Stay updated with industry trends in 5G, Open RAN, AI/ML, and cloud-native telecom architectures ________________________________________ Required Skills & Expertise Telecom Domain Expertise Strong hands-on experience in:RAN (4G/5G) architecture, protocols, optimizationCore Networks (EPC / 5G Core)OSS/BSS systems fault, performance, configuration, and service management ________________________________________ Industry Frameworks & Alliances Good understanding and experience with:TM Forum frameworks (e.g., eTOM, Open APIs)Exposure to AI-driven telecom initiatives and ecosystems such as the AI-RAN AllianceAwareness of autonomous network maturity models and industry best practices ________________________________________ Vendor/Product Exposure Experience working with leading telecom vendors such as:EricssonNokiaHuaweiCiscoRakuten (Open RAN ecosystem preferred) ________________________________________ Presales & Solutioning Skills Strong experience in:solution architecture & designeffort estimation & pricing inputsproposal writing and storytellingclient presentations, demos, and workshops ________________________________________ Technical Skills Strong understanding of:5G architecture & protocolsOpen RAN, rApps/xApps, and SMO conceptsCloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes)AI/ML applications in telecom and AIOps frameworks ________________________________________ Transformation & Strategy Experience Experience working with CSPs on:Network transformation programs (cloudification, virtualization, modernization)Autonomous networks (closed-loop automation, zero-touch operations)OSS/BSS transformation and digital operations platforms ________________________________________ Soft Skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management Ability to engage with senior customer stakeholders and CXOs Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications Experience in global telecom engagements with CSPs/NEPs Exposure to SMO platforms, network analytics, or AI-based automation solutions Prior experience in solution consulting, telecom architecture, or transformation programs ________________________________________ What We Offer Opportunity to work on cutting-edge telecom technologies (5G, Open RAN, AI) Exposure to global telecom clients and large-scale transformation programs A collaborative and innovation-driven work environment ________________________________________ Job responsibilities Job Title: Senior Presales Engineer Telecom (RAN / Core / OSS) Experience: 15+ Years Location: NCR ________________________________________ Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Presales Engineer with deep expertise in telecom domains including RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS. The role involves working closely with sales, delivery, and customers to design and position telecom solutions, respond to RFPs/RFIs, and drive technical engagements with leading CSPs and network vendors. The candidate should have strong exposure to network transformation programs and autonomous network initiatives. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Lead presales engagements for telecom opportunities across RAN, Core, and OSS/BSS domains Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and translate them into scalable solutions .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.