Senior System Engineer for Optical Transport

Must-Have Skills

• Solid experience in agile project management and product thinking methodologies
• Professional stakeholder management (e.g., with vendors, partners) combined with excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Experience in technical leadership within complex international technical projects
• Experience with effective Vendor Management
• Strong expertise in DWDM Technology
• In-depth knowledge of OTN (Optical Transport Network)
• Proven experience with Transport Network Architecture
• Solid skills in System Engineering principles
• Proficient in Network Planning and Capacity Management
• Demonstrated ability in Complex Troubleshooting

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with OTN, MPLS-TP, or IP/optical integration
• Familiarity with network management systems and performance monitoring tools
• Exposure to lab validation, proof of concept testing, or interoperability testing
• Experience documenting solutions, procedures, or handover materials
• Solid experience in Test-Automation
• Experienced in leveraging AI-based tools in day-to-day work

About the Position

• As a Senior System Engineer for Optical Transport, you will play a critical role in the design, planning, and optimization of our high-performance optical transport infrastructure.
• Leveraging your deep expertise in DWDM Technology, OTN (Optical Transport Network), and Transport Network Architecture, you will be responsible for ensuring the robustness, scalability, and efficiency of our network.
• We expect you to bring strong skills in analyzing and resolving optical transport faults, understanding link budgets, and ensuring network resilience. Furthermore, your ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and potentially leverage Test-Automation (e.g., Python) will be key to evolving our cutting-edge transport networks.

What You'll do?

• Leading system engineering activities.
• Complex troubleshooting.
• Managing network planning and capacity.
• Engaging with vendors to drive technical solutions.
• You will support RFQ activities by:
• Translating network requirements into clear technical specifications.
• Contributing to vendor evaluation criteria.
• Assessing supplier proposals.
• Ensuring that selected solutions meet architectural, operational, scalability, and lifecycle requirements.

What We Offer

• Attractive Working Conditions: Benefit from flexible working models (e.g., hybrid work) and a healthy work-life balance.
• Personal Development: Access to comprehensive training and development programs that foster your career and keep you at the forefront of technology.
• Innovative Environment: Work with state-of-the-art technologies in a dynamic, future-oriented environment at the heart of the telecommunications industry.
• Strong Team Culture: Become part of a collaborative, international team that values teamwork and mutual support.
• Comprehensive Benefits: An attractive compensation package, company pension scheme, and other benefits for your health and well-being.
• Security & Prospects: A secure position with one of the leading telecommunications providers, offering long-term prospects and diverse career opportunities.
• Modern Workplace: Equipped with modern infrastructure and tools that enable efficient and comfortable work.

Benefits and training opportunities:

• The opportunity to work on cutting-edge network technologies and shape the future of telecommunications.
• Flexible working hours with partial home office options.
• Comprehensive benefits package (laptop, mobile phone, cafeteria, insurance).
• Employee discount rates on Telekom services.
• Modern, multinational working environment with amenities like a sky bar and rooftop gym.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Comprehensive Healthcare Package
• You will receive a minimum of 25 days of basic vacation per year (based on age)
• We offer 15 days of additional vacation if you become a father, with 100% pay
• You'll have access to thousands of professional and skills development materials from our extensive digital training palette
• We offer regular internal training sessions and workshops
• You can learn English and German, even with a native speaker You’ll have access to Percipio and Coursera courses