Core Network Engineer Job in San Diego, California Us
Job Description :
This is your opportunity to make your mark with an energetic team and growing company! The Engineer FixNet III provides technology leadership and direction for the company's core voice and data switching platforms. This includes technology evaluation, new product definition, systems design and implementation. As a Corporate Architect and Lead Technologist, this position is responsible for engineering, design and implementation for core network technologies and new products. The position interfaces with the company's internal customers, Product Management, Operations and Engineering development teams as well as interfaces with outside vendors that create and deliver the products we utilize.
Cricket Communications, a subsidiary of Leap Wireless headquartered in San Diego, CA, is an affordable wireless service providing flat-rate unlimited products over high-quality, all-digital wireless networks that feature the latest technology. Cricket serves customers across the United States and is a pioneer of unlimited wireless services with no long-term commitments or credit checks required. Cricket offers customers access to a variety of the latest phones and mobile applications such as unlimited text, instant and picture messaging, Mobile Web, popular games and ring-tones.
We are a fast growing, entrepreneurial, fast-paced, fun place to work. We offer competitive pay; performance-based bonuses; free mobile phone and service; paid time off; and advancement opportunities.
Cricket values diversity and inclusion - when everyone is included, the possibilities are UNLIMITED! To learn more about other career opportunities, Cricket Culture and benefits please visit: http://www.mycricket.com/aboutcricket/careers /.
Position Overview
VoIP/IMS Technology:
* Design and develop Technology roadmaps to be aligned with the company's business goals and product vision.
* Identify hardware and product requirements and perform needs analysis identifying technical issues and requirements.
* Support the initial installation, test and integration of all related equipment and services.
* Design and test network changes and additions to ensure minimal disruption to production systems as well as documenting interoperability data and creating Acceptance Test Plan (ATP) criteria.
* Create and manage timelines and project plans for product development of future service offerings.
Standards, Protocols and Architectural Designs:
* Develop documentation related to standards, protocol and architectural designs, changes, and migration plans.
* Manage and implement the design, analysis, performance and testing of platform and product functionality for all data, voice, and messaging services.
* Review platform and product network performance statistics.
* Improve and utilize tools to enhance traffic forecast accuracy.
* Create and review network designs, engineering designs and deployment of voice, messaging, and data networks.
* Collaborate with business partners and vendors to define standards and validate interoperability tests.
* Liaison among hardware and services vendors and sales to ensure timely and accurate provisioning and delivery of products and services.
Technology Research:
* Define and implement architecture required to improve product portfolio and streamline future development.
* Research and recommend technologies for the development of the company's products.
* Research and evaluate product technologies of related or competitor companies.
* Collaborate with peers in the engineering, architecture, product development, and marketing teams in proof of concept projects to prove out new technologies and how they may apply to future product.
Tier 3/4 Support:
* Provide Tier 3/4 Technical Support for all voice, messaging, and data services.
* Participate in translations on the voice, messaging, and data networks.
* Troubleshoot and rectify platform and network issues.
* Implement and evaluate new software releases on lab and production systems.
* Document Acceptance Test failures and coordinate with vendors to correct defects.
Product Design and Implementation:
* Implement new products and services that are offered to our customers.
* Evaluate vendors to be utilized for new product offerings.
* Implement solutions that meet the criteria defined by the approved product descriptions.
* Create and implement detailed use cases and network designs for new products.
Vendor Management:
* Research and recommend what vendors are selected and utilized.
* Review, give direction and approve vendors', software roadmap, software release documentation, test and acceptance plans, reports for new releases, new features, new hardware platforms, and any other changes in vendor product offerings.
* Ensure goals and priorities for the vendors are met.
* Handle the day to day business aspects of the relationship.
Budget Management and Product Profitability:
* Provide input required for the creation of capital and operational budgets.
* Support the business justification to support funding for new products and services.
* Track spending of authorized budgets in functional area.
Product Architecture and Technology Vision:
* Develop and implement product and platform architectures.
* Participate in the development and effective communication of the company's present and future technology vision and direction.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in: Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent work experience
CCIE Written Certification or equivalent work experience
* 8+ Years wireless or IP networking experience with a MINIMUM of 3 years in one of the following Wireless disciplines; CDMA/GSM/UMTS/PDSN/VoIP/ANSI-41
* 7+ Years experience in IP network design or technical wireless engineering.
* Experience in architecting and engineering IP and Wireless Networks
* Minimum 7+ years experience in Wireless (CDMA/GSM/UMTS)
* VoIP Translations, IP, or specific technical wireless experience
Preferred Qualifications
* Masters degree in: Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
* 12+ Years wireless or IP networking experience with a MINIMUM of 10 years in one of the following Wireless disciplines; CDMA/GSM/UMTS/SGSN/PDSN/VoIP/ANSI-41
* 10+ Years experience in IP network design or technical wireless engineering.
* Project Management experience
Our full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Domestic Partner Coverage
Company Paid Life Insurance
Company Paid Dependent Life
Company Paid Disability
3 Weeks Vacation
Sick time
Holiday Pay
Jury Duty Pay
Travel Accident Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Adoption Assistance
Fitness Reimbursement
Group Auto Home Insurance Discount
Discounted Phones Service for Immediate Family
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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