Lead RAN Design Architect – Private Networks | OpenRAN | Paris | Permanent
Location: Paris, France
Employment Type: Permanent
Start Date: September/October
Languages: Fluent in French & English
Are you an experienced RAN Architect with expertise in OpenRAN and private networks? Join a leading Centre of Excellence for Connectivity and Engineering Architecture in Paris as a Lead RAN Design Architect. This is a high-impact role where you will shape, design, and implement cutting-edge private network solutions for major customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of private RAN networks for enterprise clients.
- Provide technical consultancy to customers, guiding them through the decision-making process (shaping phase).
- Collaborate with customers to define their private 5G network strategy and implement end-to-end solutions.
- Work closely with vendors on private network solutions, ensuring seamless integration of OpenRAN technology.
- Contribute to both presales activities (50%) and project execution (50%).
- Design and optimize indoor and outdoor network deployments.
- Act as a technical lead in customer engagements, ensuring best-in-class network performance and security.
- Report to the Head of the Centre of Excellence for Connectivity and Engineering Architecture.
Key Requirements:
- Strong RAN architecture experience, with deep expertise in OpenRAN.
- Proven background in working with vendors on private networks (preferable over mobile network operator consultants focused on optimization).
- Indoor and outdoor network deployment experience.
- Hands-on experience with private 4G/5G solutions and RAN design.
- Strong knowledge of edge computing (nice to have).
- Ability to engage directly with enterprise customers, shaping their network solutions.
- Fluent in French and English.
Why Join?
- Work with cutting-edge OpenRAN and private network technologies.
- Be a key player in shaping the future of enterprise connectivity.
- Join an innovative, highly skilled Centre of Excellence in a top-tier organization.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Paris-based role with opportunities for international exposure.
