Lead Network Cellular Engineer

About this role:
Wells Fargo is seeking a Lead Network Cellular Engineer to join our Workforce Access -Secure Network Services Team. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to lead the design, deployment, and optimization of our next-generation cellular wireless networks. This role is critical in ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of our enterprise cellular infrastructure, including 4G LTE and 5G technologies.
In this role, you will:

• Lead the review, resolution and implementation for the most complex technical issues and initiatives related to cellular network solutions supporting service expansion and optimization
• Oversee RF planning, drive test analysis, and network optimization activities.
• Manage cross-functional teams and coordinate with vendors (e.g., Ericsson, Nokia, ATT, Verizon, TMO).
• Use and create diagnostic, simulation and other tools to maintain, troubleshoot and restore service or data to systems
• Evaluate or review queries to extract data, create standard procedures, or perform limited programming to fine tune systems supported
• Research performance trends and recommend process improvements
• Perform complex migrations from development to production, upgrades, installations and configurations
• Assess changes for risk to production systems and assure quality, security and compliance requirements are met for supported areas
• Identify gaps in current technology processes and recommend changes to assure Service Level Agreements can be supported
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
• 3+ years of cellular or wireless network engineering experience

Desired Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience in LTE, 5G NR and RF network design and optimization
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with cellular core network components, RAN and backhaul technologies
• 5+ years of spectrum management, interference mitigation, and KPI analysis
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams - external vendors, internal engineers, and executives.
• Strong understanding of core network architecture (EPC, IMS, VoLTE, 5GC).
• Familiarity with network protocols: S1, X2, NG, GTP, SCTP, SIP, Diameter
• Experience with OSS/BSS systems and network management platforms
• Scripting and automation skills (Python, Shell, Ansible)
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and spectrum management
• Experience with private LTE/5G networks
• Certifications such as Nokia, Ericsson, or Cisco

Job Expectations:

• Hybrid in-office expectations of 3 days per week in the office
• Occasional after normal business hours work
• This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Posting End Date:
23 Jul 2025
*Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
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