Telecom Software Engineer JOB DESCRIPTION GUIDE

Telecom Software Engineer Salary Guide

Looking to hire top talent or advance your career? Our expertly researched salary guide for 2024 provides valuable insights into telecom positions!

Telecom Software Engineer Core Duties and Qualifications

A successful telecom software engineer is a professional who has a significant impact on the development of cloud based computing and storage services that are highly innovated. The engineer communicates with cross functional teams, which allows the developers to upscale the applications and increase network performance without downtime.

This position consists of a job that requires a deep understanding of networking protocols, telecommunications infrastructure, and the ability to design and implement solutions that ensure affective enhancements in all aspects.

Desired Profile For A Telecom Software Engineer

Roles and Duties

The engineer is a major contributor to the prosperity of the company by ensuring secure, high speed, and continued communication services to the customer, while also performing the following duties and responsibilities:
  • Plan and create software solutions for the telecommunication sector.
  • Installs communication protocols and network systems and performs system testing.
  • Creates software that can adapt, grow, and stay reliable.
  • Work closely with hardware and network teams for smooth integration.
  • Diagnoses system problems and provides network software technical support as needed.
  • Cooperate with new emerging technologies that include 5G, AI, etc., in software solutions.
  • Ensure conformity with standards and security protocols within the industry.
  • Review codes and observe programming principles for software development.
  • Generates and upholds technical documentation for development and deployment.
  • Conduct user needs analysis and design personalized software solutions to match the needs.

Qualifications And Certifications

The following includes the requirements in education for the job of a telecom software engineer as posted by the employers:
  • Required bachelor’s degree or equivalent in
    • Telecommunications engineering
    • Computer science
    • Software engineering
    • Electrical engineering
    • Related field
  • Master’s degree in telecommunications, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field.
  • Professional certifications of Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and others are suggested.

Skills And Expertise

The following is the list of required skill sets and experience for the role of telecom software engineer:

  • 2-7 years of prior professional experience in software development, telecommunications, or related roles.
  • Understanding of telecommunication protocols like SIP, VoIP, LTE, IMS, etc.
  • Knowledge of programming languages like C++, Python, Java, etc.
  • Understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.
  • Knowledge of standards, rules, and regulations of the telecommunication industry and network security.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Organizational skills and time management ability.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills.
  • Ability to think and act strategically in solving issues.

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