Architect Mobile Networks

You ensure that KPNs mobile network remains scalable innovative and ready for future demands. Your work drives the evolution of our RAN and Core architectures toward cloud-native automated and energy-efficient solutions. Not only do you define architectural principles and reference designs you also guide network engineering teams and lead technology validation and vendor assessment activities.

• Define and maintain the end-to-end mobile network architecture with focus on RAN and Core.
• Develop reference architectures blueprints and long-term transformation roadmaps.
• Lead technology evaluations proofs of concept and field trials (e.g. O-RAN vRAN AI/ML automation).
• Translate business and customer needs into scalable and efficient architectural principles.
• Contribute to vendor evaluations strategic decision-making and industry engagement (e.g. 3GPP O-RAN Alliance).

You will join the Network & Cloud Architecture team: a group of strategic thinkers and domain specialists passionate about simplifying and modernizing the network. We work hybrid collaborate closely and continuously share expertise. We value open discussion curiosity and team connection whether working in the lab in the office or during informal team meet-ups.

Qualifications :

You are analytical communicative and comfortable working at the intersection of strategy and technology. You maintain a clear architectural vision while understanding practical implementation realities. You collaborate effectively across teams and enjoy guiding others in making sound design decisions. To do this successfully you will need:

• A university degree in Electrical Engineering Telecommunications Computer Science or similar.
• At least 10 years of experience in mobile network architecture or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G RAN Core and cloud/virtualization platforms (OpenStack / Kubernetes).
• Experience with EPC/5GC IMS and service-based architectures.
• Familiarity with O-RAN/vRAN/Cloud RAN and network automation/orchestration frameworks.

Not ticking every box We still encourage you to apply.

Additional Information :

As an employer we offer you an attractive package including:

• Gross monthly salary between 6576 and 10389 depending on your experience (based on 40 hours)
• A fixed 13th-month salary partially paid monthly and partially in January or you can allocate it to a FLEX & BOOST goal of your choice
• Annual individual and collective salary increases according to our collective labor agreement (CAO)
• 1500 per year for personal development which you can use for training coaching or courses
• Flexible vacation days where you decide (in consultation with your manager) how to take time off
• Work-life balance: Hybrid working (2 days at the office 3 days at home) transition leave and the option to swap public holidays for a cultural or religious holiday of your choice
• Home office setup including a mobile phone & laptop
• 50% discount on KPN products and services so you can stream call and browse at a lower cost
• Full reimbursement of public transport costs or 0.23 per km for travel by car. Prefer cycling Get 0.40 per km as a bicycle allowance
• Lease bike program: If you have a permanent contract KPN contributes to the monthly cost of a city bike e-bike road bike or speed pedelec
• Excellent pension plan: 23% total contribution with KPN covering 16% and you contributing 7%

Ready to Make an Impact

We believe in the power of technology especially combined with human connection. Thats why we would love to meet you!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time