Solution Architect - Telco

Job Details: Job Description: This is a commission-based technical specialist position within Intel's India SMG (Sales and Marketing Group). With technical expertise, the Telco core / 5G solution specialist is responsible for influencing and enabling end user customers, ISVs, OEMs, partners to implement 5G air interface, access, edge, and core solutions by adopting Intel's products and technologies. Will be responsible for large Telco providers in India A Solution Architect (Telecom) bridges the gap between technical aspects and sales goals. You'll leverage your knowledge of telecommunication technologies and services to support the sales team in identifying customer needs, crafting solutions, and closing deals. Ability to bridge the technical gap and translate complex solutions into clear benefits will be instrumental in securing new clients and driving business growth. Primary Responsibilities: • Technical Expertise: Possess a strong understanding of telecom products and services, including mobile plans, internet connectivity, data solutions, and potentially cloud-based offerings. • Customer Focus: Qualify leads, understand customer requirements, and translate them into technical specifications. • Solution Selling: Design and propose customised telecom solutions that address customer pain points and align with business objectives. • Presentations and Demos: Craft compelling presentations and demonstrations that showcase Intel's value proposition. • Sales Support: Collaborate with the sales team throughout the sales cycle, from initial contact to proposal creation and presentations. • Market Awareness: Stay updated on the latest telecom industry trends and competitor landscape. Job roles definition but not limited to : • Identifying and driving Intel product portfolio opportunities by enabling solutions architecture, integration design, and sharing implementation practices in the 5G network infrastructure and precursor technologies, special on Virtual RAN/ O-RAN. • Supporting field design win with Intel 5G infrastructure solutions (RAN), responsible for enabling the overall architecture, solution optimization/customization on top of Intel hardware and software platform • The successful candidate would work with end customers and ecosystem partners in the pre and post-sales phases. • Gathering and transforming field internal and external partner's requirements to for 5G network infrastructure and air interface related architecture and design specifications. • Well versed in adjacent trends and technologies such as Cellular IOT, Cloud, Analytics and Network Virtualization (Telco Cloud). • Developing strong relationships with customers, engineering and product teams to be trusted advisor to drive solution improvements • Conducting deep dive technical training of Intel 5G network infrastructure and air interface solutions • Use experience, knowledge and customer relations to Influence Intel's strategies and contributions to relevant industry standardization work such as 3GPP. • Should also have a fair knowledge on Enterprise applications / Cloud and some bit on AI Methodology. • Ideally the successful candidate has a University degree in Computer Science, or equivalent. • Deep understanding of RAN architecture including protocol stacks, deployments scenarios and implementation using ASIC, FPGA, custom silicon, and IA solutions for access, edge, and core network infrastructure solutions. • Comprehensive understanding of NFV/SDN, Cloud infrastructure and the overall network transformation underway within Comms industry required to understand 5G end-to-end. • Strong communication skills to build a rapport and communicate effectively with all levels of internal and external Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent in a related field with 10 years of experience, with 10 years of experience in a technical role within a large system integrator or Ent ... (truncated, view full listing at source)