Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers.
Role Summary
Develops, implements and maintains technical quality assurance and control systems and activities. Defines and specifies the implementation of standards, methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision, accuracy and reliability of company products. Participates in the reviewing of engineering designs to contribute quality requirements and considerations.Key Responsibilities
- Define end‑to‑end QA strategy and architecture for the 5G Session Management Function (SMF)
- Design test coverage for PDU session lifecycle: creation, modification, release, and error handling
- Validate SMF interfaces and interactions with AMF, UPF, PCF, UDM using SBA (HTTP/2, REST)
- Ensure compliance with 3GPP specifications (SMF, QoS, charging, policy control)
- Drive automation‑first testing (functional, API, regression) integrated with CI/CD pipelines
- Architect performance, scalability, and latency testing for CPS, session scale, QoS flows
- Lead resiliency, failover, and chaos testing for cloud‑native SMF deployments
- Define network slicing and QoS flow validation scenarios
- Ensure security testing for signaling, APIs, and data protection
- Standardize test environments using Kubernetes, containers, and cloud platforms
- Define quality gates, KPIs, and release exit criteria for SMF deliveries
- Mentor QA engineers and review test designs and automation frameworks
- Collaborate with Product, Development, DevOps, and Architecture teams to embed quality early
Job Requirements
- Define end‑to‑end QA strategy and architecture for the 5G Session Management Function (SMF)
- Design test coverage for PDU session lifecycle: creation, modification, release, and error handling
- Validate SMF interfaces and interactions with AMF, UPF, PCF, UDM using SBA (HTTP/2, REST)
- Ensure compliance with 3GPP specifications (SMF, QoS, charging, policy control)
- Drive automation‑first testing (functional, API, regression) integrated with CI/CD pipelines
- Architect performance, scalability, and latency testing for CPS, session scale, QoS flows
- Lead resiliency, failover, and chaos testing for cloud‑native SMF deployments
- Define network slicing and QoS flow validation scenarios
- Ensure security testing for signaling, APIs, and data protection
- Standardize test environments using Kubernetes, containers, and cloud platforms
- Define quality gates, KPIs, and release exit criteria for SMF deliveries
- Mentor QA engineers and review test designs and automation frameworks
- Collaborate with Product, Development, DevOps, and Architecture teams to embed quality early
Accessibility
Mavenir is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you require any assistance, please state in your application or contact your recruiter.
Mavenir is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes qualified applicants from around the world, regardless of their ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality, age, disability, or other legally protected status.
Skills Required
- Experience defining end-to-end QA strategy and architecture for 5G Session Management Function products
- Knowledge of PDU session lifecycle testing, including creation, modification, release, and error handling
- Experience validating SMF interfaces and interactions with AMF, UPF, PCF, and UDM using HTTP/2 and REST
- Knowledge of 3GPP specifications covering SMF, QoS, charging, and policy control
- Experience with automation-first functional, API, and regression testing integrated into CI/CD pipelines
- Experience architecting performance, scalability, and latency testing for session scale and QoS flows
- Experience with resiliency, failover, and chaos testing for cloud-native deployments
- Experience defining network slicing and QoS flow validation scenarios
- Experience with security testing for signaling, APIs, and data protection
- Experience standardizing test environments using Kubernetes, containers, and cloud platforms
- Experience defining quality gates, KPIs, and release exit criteria
- Experience mentoring QA engineers and reviewing test designs and automation frameworks
Mavenir Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mavenir and has not been reviewed or approved by Mavenir.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid holidays and sick time are consistently part of the package, with parental leave also highlighted. Time off is often regarded as a strong aspect of the offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage—along with disability options—are presented as part of a comprehensive program. Wellness and assistance resources further support employee health needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employee assistance, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, learning via Mavenir University, and volunteer PTO (MAVcares) expand support beyond core insurance. These extras are positioned as meaningful add-ons to the overall package.
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What We Do
Mavenir is building the future of networks and pioneering advanced technology, focusing on the vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. As the industry's only end-to-end, cloud-native network software provider, Mavenir is focused on transforming the way the world connects, accelerating software network transformation for 250+ Communications Service Providers in over 120 countries, which serve more than 50% of the world’s subscribers.
