Job Summary
The OpportunityMost network engineers get to work on the network or on the software, rarely both. This role gives you both.
You'll work on live 5G RAN and O-RAN, using cloud-native engineering, DevOps and AI to make the network smarter and more automated. You'll see your work make a real difference to how the network performs for customers.
You'll also have a say in where the technology goes next. That means shaping roadmaps, choosing between vendor solutions and recommending where we invest. You'll learn across networks, cloud and AI, and you'll help grow the engineering community around you.Job Description
What You'll Do
- Design, build and integrate network and software platforms, turning customer and business needs into practical, scalable solutions.
- Automate and improve the 5G RAN (PCI, ANR, mobility, coverage and capacity) using analytics, AI/ML and automation, working towards autonomous network use cases.
- Onboard, deploy and manage rApps and O-RAN service management and orchestration, using DevOps and cloud-native practices.
- Assess vendor solutions, guide vendors through delivery, and shape technology roadmaps and investment recommendations.
- Track down the root cause of problems in complex distributed systems, and share what you learn by mentoring other engineers.
About You
- You know telco and RAN well, including 5G RAN optimisation, O-RAN orchestration and KPI analytics. Experience with OSS tools like ENM, SHM or OSS-RC is helpful but not essential.
- You've worked hands-on with cloud-native engineering, such as Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, microservices, REST APIs, GitLab CI/CD and Linux.
- You can code and work with data, for example in Python or Java, and with tools like Kafka, PostgreSQL or MinIO/S3 and large-scale telemetry.
- You've applied AI/ML to network optimisation or automation. Exposure to GenAI, LLMs, RAG or AI agents is a bonus.
- You explain complex ideas clearly to engineers, vendors and senior stakeholders, and you enjoy helping others grow.
Does this sound like you, even partly?
You don't need to tick every box. If you're a RAN engineer moving into software, a software or cloud engineer curious about telco, or someone with strong AI and automation skills, we'd like to hear from you. Tell us about your experience and what you're keen to learn.
We hire for how you work as well as what you know. That means looking beyond the immediate problem, working as one with others, and making a difference.
As part of your application with Telstra, you may receive communications from us on +61 440 135 548 (for job applications in Australia) and +1 (623) 400-7726 (for job applications in the Philippines and India).
When you join our team, you become part of a welcoming and inclusive community where everyone is respected, valued and celebrated. We actively seek individuals from various backgrounds, ethnicities, genders and disabilities because we know that diversity not only strengthens our team but also enriches our work. We have zero tolerance for harassment of any kind, and we prioritise creating a workplace culture where everyone is safe and can thrive.
As part of the hiring process, all identified candidates will undergo a background check, and the results will play a role in the final decision regarding your application.
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Skills Required
- Experience with 5G RAN autonomy, including PCI, ANR, mobility, coverage, and capacity optimization
- Experience with O-RAN service management and orchestration
- Experience with telecom OSS integration, including ENM, SHM, and OSS-RC
- Experience with KPI analytics and network performance optimization
- Knowledge of autonomous networks and AIOps concepts
- Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
- Experience with microservices and REST API integration
- Experience with Kafka, PostgreSQL, and MinIO or S3
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD and DevOps automation
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Proficiency in Python, Java, and scripting
- Experience with cloud-native architecture and solution design
- Experience troubleshooting distributed systems and performing root cause analysis
- Experience applying AI/ML to network optimization and automation
- Knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, RAG, and AI agents
- Experience with data engineering and large-scale telemetry analytics
- Strong technical leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with vendor management and technology assessment
- Ability to provide technical thought leadership and mentor engineers
What We Do
We believe it’s people who give purpose to our technology. So we’re committed to staying close to our customers and providing them the best experience. And delivering the best tech. On the best network. Because our purpose is to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. We build technology and content solutions that are simple and easy to use, including Australia’s largest and fastest national mobile network. That’s why we strive to serve and know our customers better than anyone else – offering a choice of not just digital connection, but digital content as well. And that’s why we have an international presence spanning 15 countries, including China. In the 21st century, opportunity belongs to connected businesses, governments, communities and individuals. As Australia’s leading telecommunications and information services company, Telstra is proud to be helping our customers improve the ways in which they live and work through connection.
