Technical Advisor, Telco Engineering

About the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Technical Advisor to partner closely with the Vice President of Telco Engineering. This role will act as an extension of leadership, providing critical thought leadership, technical insight, and operational leverage to amplify the impact of telco engineering initiatives aligned with Red Hat technology and portfolio vision. The Technical Advisor will engage deeply in complex telco challenges, helping define technical direction, drive execution, and represent leadership across internal and external engagements. This role requires a blend of technical depth, strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, strong communications skills,  and executive presence.

What You Will Do

• Technical Advisory: Act as the primary technical advisor to the Vice President of Telco Engineering, aligning priorities with telco strategy and addressing pressing technical concerns

• Executive Representation: Represent leadership in high-impact customer, partner, and internal stakeholder meetings; anticipate needs and ensure continuity in decision-making

• Complex Problem Solving: Dive into complex telco challenges (e.g., 5G network optimization, RAN, AI and automation) and develop innovative solutions in collaboration with our partners through research and experimentation

• Technical Strategy Development: Collaborate with engineering teams and senior leadership to define telco technical strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry trends

• Architectural Guidance: Provide expert guidance on telco network architecture, cloud-native solutions, and edge computing; advocate for scalability, reliability, and security in telco systems and integration with partner technologies and solutions  

• Leadership and Mentorship: Mentor engineering teams, foster a culture of technical excellence, and champion knowledge sharing in telco technologies

• Emerging Technologies: Stay informed about telco trends (e.g., Open RAN, AI-driven network automation) and evaluate their impact on products, advising on strategic adoption

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify technical risks in telco systems and lead initiatives to ensure robustness and compliance with industry standards

• Thought Leadership: Represent and act as spokesperson Red Hat in telco forums, conferences, and media publications to build industry reputation as a thought leader in telco innovation

What You Will Bring

• Proven experience in a senior architect, engineering, or advisory role within telco or related domains

• Strong technical background in telco technologies (e.g., 5G, NFV, SDN, RAN, AI, edge computing) and systems design

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment with agility and cross-functional collaboration

• Demonstrated leadership in driving cross-functional telco projects and mentoring technical teams

• Passion for innovation, adopting new telco technologies, and driving organizational excellence

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience as a Technical Advisor, Chief Architect, or Engineering Director in telco or enterprise networking

• Experience working closely with executive leadership on telco strategy

• Public speaking, thought leadership, or industry forums and community engagement experience in telco and open source

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Pay Transparency

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About Red Hat

Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact.

Benefits
●    Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
●    Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
●    Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
●    Retirement 401(k) with employer match
●    Paid time off and holidays
●    Paid parental leave plans for all new parents
●    Leave benefits including disability, paid family medical leave, and paid military leave
●    Additional benefits including employee stock purchase plan, family planning reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, permanent associates at Red Hat located in the United States. 

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