Packet Core Deployment Engineer

Weekday (YC W21)

. Lead end-to-end deployment, integration, configuration, and upgrades of Packet Core Network elements across 4G and 5G environments .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • IndiaMid-LevelSenior💰 ₹800,000 - ₹1,000,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in deploying and integrating Packet Core Network elements in 4G and 5G environments, with a strong focus on troubleshooting and optimizing network performance. Proficient in utilizing telecom cloud environments and various deployment architectures to meet customer requirements.

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Packet Core Deployment4G/5G Network EngineeringNetwork TroubleshootingTelecom Cloud EnvironmentsPacket Core Architecture

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Hard Skills

Packet Core Solution ImplementationNetwork ConfigurationSystem IntegrationProtocol AnalysisCall Flow AnalysisNetwork Performance MonitoringTroubleshooting Network IssuesConfiguration ManagementDeployment DocumentationInteroperability Testing

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunicationCoordination

Tools & Technologies

WiresharkOpenStackVMwareDockerOpenShiftBare Metal InfrastructureVNFCNFEPCSMF

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsPacket Core Network4G5GVoLTEVoWiFiIoTHLDDLDNetwork Interfaces

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerIoTLinuxOpenShiftOpenStackVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end deployment, integration, configuration, and upgrades of Packet Core Network elements across 4G and 5G environments
Deploy Packet Core nodes on Bare Metal, VNF, and CNF architectures within telecom cloud environments
Implement Packet Core solutions based on customer requirements and HLD/DLD specifications
Install, configure, integrate, and upgrade SMF, UPF, PGW, and SGW core network elements
Support 4G EPC and 5G SA/NSA network component deployments
Work with OpenStack, VMware, OpenShift, Docker, and container-based environments
Validate system functionality, perform interoperability testing, and integrate multi-vendor network environments
Troubleshoot network and deployment issues using Wireshark, system logs, packet captures, and protocol-level debugging
Analyze and resolve 4G/5G call-flow issues involving VoLTE, VoWiFi, and IoT use cases
Execute upgrades, patches, migrations, and configuration changes while minimizing service disruption
Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize configurations for availability, scalability, and reliability
Collaborate with onsite/offshore engineering teams, customer stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
Prepare deployment documentation, configuration records, test reports, troubleshooting guides, and operational procedures
Provide technical support during deployment, integration, acceptance testing, and post-deployment activities
Participate in technical discussions, knowledge sharing, customer presentations, and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–10 years of experience in telecom network engineering, Packet Core deployment, or related telecommunications infrastructure roles
At least 2 years of hands-on experience in Packet Core solution implementation, deployment, integration, or upgrades
Strong end-to-end understanding of Packet Core architecture and solution implementation
Deep knowledge of 4G and 5G call flows, network interfaces, protocols, and core network components
Experience deploying Packet Core nodes on Bare Metal infrastructure, VNFs, and CNFs
Hands-on experience installing, configuring, integrating, upgrading, and troubleshooting Packet Core nodes
Working knowledge of SMF, UPF, PGW, and SGW and their roles in 4G/5G networks
Understanding of telecom cloud environments and deployment of EPC and Packet Core solutions on cloud infrastructure
Good working knowledge of Linux, VMware, Docker, containers, OpenStack, and OpenShift
Proficiency in network troubleshooting using Wireshark, packet captures, system logs, and protocol analysis
Ability to execute network deployment activities according to HLD and DLD specifications
Understanding of VoLTE, VoWiFi, and IoT use cases
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills