Senior Presales Engineer – Telecom (RAN / Core / OSS) IRC294152

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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, optimization • Core 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 Alliance • Awareness of autonomous network maturity models and industry best practices \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Vendor/Product Exposure • Experience working with leading telecom vendors such as: • Ericsson • Nokia • Huawei • Cisco • Rakuten (Open RAN ecosystem preferred) \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Presales & Solutioning Skills • Strong experience in: • solution architecture & design • effort estimation & pricing inputs • proposal writing and storytelling • client presentations, demos, and workshops \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ Technical Skills • Strong understanding of: • 5G architecture & protocols • Open RAN, rApps/xApps, and SMO concepts • Cloud-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