Expert RAN Optimization Engineer

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In one sentence

The Expert RAN Optimization Engineer optimizes LTE/NR and GSM radio networks, using OSS, Drive Test or KPI monitoring tools to improve network quality, capacity, coverage, mobility, and overall customer experience.

What will your job look like?

• Act as the technical authority for RAN performance, optimization methodologies, and strategic network evolution.
• Define optimization standards, governance frameworks, KPI guardrails, and performance improvement strategies.
• Lead Feature-on-Air (FOA) programs, feature trials, validation frameworks, and rollout governance activities.
• Own post-change and FOA performance validation processes, including success criteria and rollback governance.
• Define optimization strategies for 5G evolution, spectrum deployment, refarming, Massive MIMO, Carrier Aggregation, SON, and energy-efficiency initiatives.
• Serve as final escalation point for major customer complaints, widespread network degradations, and critical RCA investigations.
• Drive automation, AI-driven analytics, and closed-loop optimization initiatives.
• Lead executive customer engagements, technical governance forums, and performance strategy reviews.
• Develop optimization playbooks, best practices, capability-development programs, and technical roadmaps.

All you need is...

• 8+ years of experience in Radio Network Optimization, including significant LTE and 5G leadership experience.
• Proven track record leading nationwide or multi-market optimization programs.
• Extensive experience with Nokia RAN technologies and network modernization initiatives.
• Demonstrated expertise in FOA governance, feature introduction, and network transformation projects.
• Recognized Subject Matter Expert capable of advising senior customer stakeholders and executive management teams.

Technical Skills

• Expert knowledge of Nokia RAN architecture, NetAct, SON, LTE-Advanced Pro, and 5G Standalone architectures.
• Deep expertise in Massive MIMO, Beamforming, Carrier Aggregation, VoNR, Network Slicing, and advanced mobility strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of network performance engineering, KPI governance, and optimization methodologies.
• Strong background in automation, scripting, AI/ML-based analytics, and closed-loop optimization.
• Expert understanding of multi-operator Shared RAN environments, spectrum strategy, and capacity evolution.
• Ability to define and govern technical standards across large-scale networks.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to align optimization strategy with customer SLA objectives.
• Advanced understanding of trace analysis and troubleshooting.