RAN Software Planning and Network Optimization Lead

Engineering Services Practitioner

Project Role : Engineering Services Practitioner
Project Role Description : Assist with end-to-end engineering services to develop technical engineering solutions to solve problems and achieve business objectives. Solve engineering problems and achieve business objectives using scientific, socio-economic, technical knowledge and practical experience. Work across structural and stress design, qualification, configuration and technical management.
Must have skills : Radio Network Optimization
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:
We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Subject Matter Expert in RAN Software Planning and Design Solutioning to spearhead our RAN Software Projects. As the Lead, you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and overseeing the planning, design, and optimization of RAN software solutions across multiple projects. You will ensure standardization of site deployment and work closely with cross-functional teams to meet network performance and compliance requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Evaluate the impact of features on network performance and propose adjustments as necessary to meet optimization goals.
Plan and oversee trials for new RAN features, ensuring comprehensive testing to validate performance improvements.
Work with teams to tweak feature designs where necessary, ensuring the final solution meets the required performance and reliability standards.
Collaborate with deployment and engineering teams during network rollout to ensure the smooth integration of new RAN features and software into production networks.
Support Network FOA processes, ensuring proper documentation and knowledge transfer to operational teams.
Continuously monitor the performance of deployed RAN features and software, using key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with teams to update design workbooks and documentation as new features are added, updated, or enhanced.
Provide ongoing support for feature tuning in response to network conditions, user feedback, and technological changes.
Strong expertise in RF Optimization for 4G/5G networks, with solid skills in Data Analytics and Data Visualization (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Experience working with crowd-sourced data for problem identification (e.g., Ookla, umlaut, OpenSignal).
Hands-on experience with Drive Test (DT) logs analysis using tools such as TEMS.
Proven ability to correlate and analyze data from multiple sources (OSS KPIs, DT logs, and crowd analytics) to identify network and customer experience issues.
Capable of providing actionable optimization recommendations at physical, parameter, and feature levels.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver effective presentations.
Willingness to work in US hours (EST time zone).


Professional and Technical Skills:
Proven leadership experience in RAN software feature planning, with a deep understanding of the software development lifecycle and RAN network optimization.
Experience in trial planning, network rollout, and post-rollout performance management, with a proven track record of driving performance improvements.
Capability to manage cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and successful delivery of RAN features from design to implementation.
Experience in feature design reviews, performance tuning, and iterative improvement of software solutions.
Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, including product management, engineering teams, vendors, and network deployment teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical details to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information:
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in RAN software, network optimization, and feature planning.
15 Years Full time education