Senior System Engineer for Optical Transport

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.

What you'll do

• Leading system engineering activities.
• Complex troubleshooting.
• Managing network planning and capacity.
• Engaging with vendors to drive technical solutions.
• Supporting RFQ activities by translating network requirements into clear technical specifications, contributing to vendor evaluation criteria, assessing supplier proposals, and ensuring that selected solutions meet architectural, operational, scalability, and lifecycle requirements.

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.

Benefits and training opportunities

• 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.

Jelentkezési határidő: 2026-08-24

Jelentkezés a Magyar Telekom karrieroldalán keresztül.