Job Description

Attempting to connect the world requires an alternative approach to building and deploying telecom network infrastructure. Through organizations like the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) and through direct engagement with individual operators around the world, the team collaborates globally with the telecom industry to identify and execute a range of connectivity programs. If you have passion for working with operators, ISPs and other industry stakeholders to drive innovative, cutting edge, cost efficient wireless and network infrastructure projects that will deliver internet access to the unconnected while significantly scaling current networks then this is a great role for you.
As a Connectivity Technologies and Ecosystems Manager, you will work closely with the Facebook Connectivity team and TIP ecosystem members to develop RAN technologies. In parallel, you will interface with industry leading technology partners, including hardware/software vendors and systems solution providers. Finally, you will work closely with network operators adopting the telecom infrastructure to understand how Facebook and its partners contributions can be of most impact to this diverse ecosystem.

Connectivity Technology & Ecosystems Manager Open RAN Responsibilities

* Identify opportunities to develop technology to strengthen the Open RAN ecosystem in areas including near real-time network and service optimization including in areas of AI/ML-powered algorithms and Massive MIMO

* Evaluate relevant vendors' (RRU, L2/L3, antenna array, etc.) capabilities and roadmaps

* Architect and develop simulation platform that will be used to validate our design

* Finalize development platform requirements (HW, SW and architecture for POC)

* Develop MVP/proof-of-concept architectures and solutions integrating FB and partner technology components

* Validate the solutions through lab/field trials

* Engage with industry bodies including TIP, O-RAN and Open Networking Foundation (ONF)

Minimum Qualifications

* 10+ years of experience in technology development in areas related to Wi-Fi and/or Cellular (3G/4G/5G) technologies

* Personal interest in learning, researching, and creating new technologies with high commercial impact

* Knowledge and expertise in Massive MIMO technology

* Experience with Machine Learning applied to wireless systems

* Firm understanding of the telecom industry and ecosystem

* Firm understanding of the use cases and business models that provide connectivity to end users, design trade-offs and common deployment and operational challenges

* Experience translating technical features into end-user use cases and identify related business opportunities, and vice-versa

* Communication skills and experience speaking to technical and business audiences including C-level

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field in Telecommunications

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

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