Technical Advisor, Telco Engineering

Red River•Boston, MA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

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!

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