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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About Red Hat

Red Hat is the worlds 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. Were 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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