About the Role
The Senior Engineer will lead the planning, design and optimisation of Ooredoo Kuwait’s transport and IP infrastructure. You will work on cutting‑edge technologies such as IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, microwave and optical fibre to ensure high availability, scalability and performance across the network.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, dimension and engineer back‑haul and backbone networks using IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH and microwave technologies.
- Design transport solutions for 5G, 4G/LTE, 2G/3G RAN, BSS and related radio systems, including traffic routing, monitoring and business‑critical services.
- Develop and evolve the IP transport layer to support Segment Routing over IPv6 (SRv6) and network slicing for eMBB, mMTC and URLLC use cases.
- Monitor capacity and performance, forecast growth, and implement redundancy and upgrade plans to meet 99.999% availability targets.
- Lead end‑to‑end project lifecycles: surveys, work orders, vendor coordination, RFP preparation, detailed assessments and contractual compliance.
- Document high‑level and low‑level designs, method of procedures and acceptance criteria, ensuring alignment with international best practices.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master’s preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience designing and operating large‑scale transport networks (IP/MPLS, DWDM, SDH, microwave).
- Hands‑on expertise with IPv6, Segment Routing, BGP, RIPE, GRX/IPX and network‑slicing concepts.
- Proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning.
- Strong analytical skills, capacity planning ability and a focus on reliability (99.999% uptime).
- Excellent communication, vendor management and documentation skills.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
- Comprehensive health, dental and life‑insurance benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development, certifications and career progression within a leading MENA telecom group.
- Dynamic, multicultural work environment with state‑of‑the‑art technology platforms.
How to Apply
If you are ready to shape the future of Kuwait’s telecom landscape, submit your updated CV through our online portal. Our recruitment team will review applications and contact shortlisted candidates for the next steps.