Director of Network Connectivity

CableLabs • Louisville, CO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Innovation at its Best: Join our Forward-Thinking Company At CableLabs we wake up every day to invent the future. CableLabs is a global, award-winning innovation and R&D lab dedicated to keeping people connected by building and orchestrating emergent technology and igniting co-innovation today for the broadband of tomorrow. The Director of Network Connectivity position resides in the Wireless department at CableLabs. This department conducts research and development in new and emerging wireless technologies that include 4G, 5G, 6G, Wi-Fi, and spectrum sharing strategies. It also works across technologies to conduct converged network research and development for future network infrastructure convergence. Our team plays a crucial role in developing industry standards and technical regulatory policy for mobile and Wi-Fi network design, deployment, service delivery and operations in licensed, unlicensed, and shared spectrum. Why This Role Is Exciting The Director of Network Connectivity will lead cross technology convergence and connectivity activities with responsibility for project execution and strategy related to all aspects of converged network services. This role is responsible for translating business requirements into a set of strategic and technical roadmaps to drive research and technology decisions in all areas of wireless, wireline and related convergence technologies.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in wireless/wireline network engineering and standards work for a vendor or an operator, preferably both
• 5+ years in senior leadership (Director/VP-level or equivalent)
• Proven experience developing technology and solutions for multi-technology networks (wireless, wireline, optical, satellite)
• A strategic thinker with broad experience in the wireless, cable and broad communications industry
• Ability to create and develop strategic planning, budgeting, and roadmap development
• Expertise in developing cross-functional leadership and stakeholder alignment
• Ability to perform and deliver, individually or collaboratively, with minimum supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of 3GPP NR RAN and core architectures and functionality
• Knowledge of MSO HFC and DOCSIS cable network architecture and functionality
• Knowledge of Wi-Fi and LTE/5G interworking is a plus
• Experience in regulatory and standards environments (3GPP, IEEE, ITU, SCTE)
• Knowledge of OSS/BSS integration and orchestration platforms
• Knowledge of IP/MPLS, SDN, NFV, and cloud-native networking

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and execute the CableLab’s network connectivity strategy across access technologies
• Develop technology, platforms, solutions for seamless integration across wireless, wireline, optical, and satellite systems
• Create and execute CableLabs standardization strategy for converged network connectivity aligning with member companies
• Participate in design and execution of innovation projects which explore novel approaches to wired and wireless E2E network convergence
• Translate broad business and strategic requirements into a set of actionable technical requirements driving architecture/technology decisions

Benefits

• Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits
• Compensation: The salary range is $186,160- $239,200. This position is eligible for bonus incentive compensation up to 25% of base salary.
• Health Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision insurance. Access to flexible spending and health savings accounts with employer HSA contribution.
• Retirement Benefits: Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 6% plus an ADDITIONAL 8% contribution to 401(k) which becomes fully vested after only two years of employment.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements, Unlimited PTO, 11 paid holidays, 100% paid family and medical leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees