Remote Principal Telecoms Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Telecoms Engineer to join their globally distributed team, supporting operations linked to Reading . This senior role is crucial for driving the technical direction and architectural integrity of the company's advanced telecommunications solutions. You will be a key technical leader, responsible for designing complex systems, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring the scalability and resilience of our cutting-edge infrastructure in the competitive telecoms market. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a significant impact from a remote setting, shaping the future of telecommunications technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex telecommunications systems, platforms, and services.
• Define technical roadmaps, evaluate emerging technologies, and drive innovation within the engineering team.
• Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, security, and performance of deployed network solutions.
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical strategies.
• Conduct deep-dive analysis of performance issues and develop strategic solutions.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Principal Engineer or senior technical lead in the telecoms industry.
• Deep expertise in network architecture, protocols, and technologies (e.g., 5G, SDN, NFV, cloud networking).
• Proven track record of designing and deploying large-scale, mission-critical telecommunications systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex technical challenges.
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant engineering field is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Industry-leading salary and comprehensive bonus package.
• Fully remote working position with global collaboration opportunities.
• Top-tier health insurance and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off and professional development support.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects and influence technology direction.