Principal Engineer – Charging Systems

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Job Overview
The System Architecture Engineers role is to develop and evolve technical network and service architectures and design strategies to maintain enhance and evolve the T-Mobile Technology portfolio. Specific tasks may include the creation adaption or revision of detailed schematics of network and service architecture hardware and software selections and implementation techniques and processes. The engineer may be required to perform evaluate or interpret network simulations test results or leading-edge technology studies. Technical documentation and presentation skills are essential to communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences. The role influences and drives industry forums and involves technical assignments that require sound judgment and initiative in resolving issues or making recommendations. The engineer determines methods and procedures for new assignments with minimal supervision and may act as an informal team leader. Additionally this role serves as a key technical leader in architecting Online Charging Systems Network Provisioning and their integration with Core Network Billing Revenue and Order Management systems. It requires aligning designs with industry standards (e.g. TM Forum 3GPP) collaborating across engineering network and business teams to deliver scalable and strategic solutions and leading innovation through cloud-native architectures AI/ML technologies and Generative AI integrations. Works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative. Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the lead architect for Online Charging Systems Network Provisioning together with the interworking of these systems with southbound Core Network systems and the Billing Revenue and Order management systems.
• Define and drive the evolution of systems architecture and design aligned with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Ensure integration and compliance with telecom standards including TM Forum (TMF) frameworks 3GPP standards and relevant industry protocols.
• Collaborate closely with Product Engineering Network and Business teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership for complex cross-domain projects involving multiple teams and external partners/vendors.
• Evaluate and select new technologies and solutions that improve system performance reliability and business agility.
• Influence enterprise-wide technical strategy and roadmaps in the Charging and OSS/BSS domains.
• Act as a mentor and advisor to senior engineers and technical leaders across the organization.
• Establish and drive adoption of best practices in architecture systems design and solution integration.
• Drive the design and optimization of cloud architecture and configurations to ensure systems meet performance scalability and business alignment goals.
• Lead the integration of AI-powered capabilities into enterprise applications including chatbots content automation modules and intelligent recommendation engines.
• Develop and implement Generative AI workflows applying techniques such as data embedding chunking and leveraging large language models like GPT-4 and other advanced AI tools.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors Degree Engineering Computer Science (Required)
• 7-10 years Technical engineering experience Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• 10 years of technical leadership experience in telecommunications or related industries.
• Deep understanding of Online Charging Systems (OCS) Network Provisioning Systems 5G Core systems and in general the Billing and Revenue management Order Management Systems (OMS) and customer fulfillment platforms.
• Expertise with telecom and technology standards including TM Forum frameworks (eTOM SID Open APIs) and 3GPP standards for telecommunications services.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale high-availability telecom systems.
• Strong strategic mindset with the ability to connect architecture to business outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to business and technical stakeholders.
• Experience with cloud-native telecom architectures (e.g. microservices containerization orchestration platforms).
• Familiarity with digital transformation initiatives within telco (e.g. 5G core network slicing edge computing).
• Proficient in AI/ML and Generative AI technologies. Hands-on experience with integrating machine learning models LLMs (e.g. GPT-4) and other AI tools is a strong plus point.
• Experience working with major telecom platforms such as Ericsson Nokia Mavinier Amdocs or Netcracker OSS/BSS.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience in leading agile technical teams.

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $126800 - $228900

Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidates actual pay will be based on various factors such as work location qualifications and experience so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

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