Senior Design Specialist - Wireless Core Team - Control Plane

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

At TELUS, the Wireless Core Team is at the heart of network innovation. We're responsible for end-to-end architecture, development, and operations of our core wireless network—including service orchestration and automation.

As pioneers in the rapidly advancing mobile network landscape, we design and deploy cutting-edge technologies that enable robust and efficient mobile services for our customers. Our work powers TELUS' digital transformation and delivers reliable, high-performance connectivity that enhances lives and supports innovation.

We are building the future of mobile communications, and now we are seeking a Subject Matter Expert to own and lead the Mobile Packet Core Control Plane Product and initiatives.

As a Control Plane Product Owner, you will be responsible for defining, prioritizing, and managing the technical strategy and roadmap for the control plane functions that govern mobility and session management in our 4G and 5G networks. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, operations, and vendor partners, to ensure the delivery of scalable, resilient, and high-performance control plane solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in mobile core network architecture, particularly in Mobility and Session Management functions.

Description

What you'll do

• Define and communicate a clear technical vision and strategy for the Mobile Packet Core Control Plane, including MME/AMF, SMF, SPGW-C, NRF, and NSSF.
• Develop and maintain a technical roadmap aligned with business objectives, network evolution plans, and industry standards for 4G and 5G.
• Develop and drive an automation strategy to deploy, integrate, test and operate the Network Functions
• Lead the design and architecture of control plane solutions to ensure efficient mobility and session management, optimizing performance and reliability, resulting in fewer service interruptions.
• Guide the DevOps teams in implementing network solutions by providing detailed technical requirements, specifications, and acceptance criteria.
• Manage the technical backlog, ensuring priorities reflect business value, technical feasibility, and operational needs.
• Facilitate sprint planning and manage product delivery timelines in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Develop detailed technical specifications and documentation for control plane functions and interfaces.
• Lead the product design and lifecycle for Control Plane solutions in both 4G (EPC) and 5G networks, ensuring alignment with business needs, technical requirements, and market trends.
• Prioritize features and enhancements based on technical analysis, performance metrics, and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to evaluate and integrate new control plane technologies and solutions.
• Drive the operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the control plane and the services it provides.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (3GPP), security protocols, and regulatory requirements for mobile networks.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise in MME/AMF, SMF, SPGW-C, NRF, and NSSF functions, including interworking between 4G and 5G.
• Monitor network performance and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement of control plane functions.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and efficiency of the Mobile Packet Core Control Plane.

What you bring

• 10+ years of progressive experience in mobile core network architecture, design, and operations, with a strong focus on the Control Plane.
• Expert-level knowledge of 4G and 5G core network architecture and protocols, including MME/AMF, SMF, SPGW-C, NRF, and NSSF.
• Deep understanding of mobility and session management principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in network virtualization technologies (NFV, SDN) and cloud-native deployments (Kubernetes, Docker, RedHat OpenShift).
• Knowledge of security controls and protocols relevant to mobile core networks.
• Experience in 3GPP standards and specifications for 4G and 5G.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and related tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and concise documentation.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Great-to-haves

• Masters in business administration (MBA)
• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified Scrum Product Owner).
• Experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP).
• Knowledge of Radio, Transport, Signaling, and Infrastructure product design, development, and testing.
• Familiarity with network slicing and service orchestration concepts.
• Programming experience in Python or other scripting languages.

Location: Any major Canadian city