Network Engineer - Analytics

Job Description:

About Ribbon (Nasdaq: RBBN)

We deliver global real-time communications software and network solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors. We engage deeply with our customers, helping them modernize their networks for improved competitive positioning and business outcomes in today’s smart, always-on and data-hungry world. Our innovative, end-to-end solutions portfolio delivers unparalleled scale, performance, agility and automation and includes optical and packet networking, core to edge IP solutions, UCaaS/ CPaaS cloud offers, and leading-edge software security and analytics tools.

To learn more, visit rbbn.com

Position Title: Data Scientist- Network Analytics

Location: US- OPEN

Position Summary:

Ribbon is seeking a full-time, experienced System Architect/Data Scientist who will be critical in prototyping innovative solutions around cutting edge networking solutions such as 5G and MEC. The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of mobile/telecommunication networking with ability to develop data-driven and network solutions. The position requires working through all phases of data analytics lifecycle while working cross-functionally with engineering, product, sales and marketing.

This position is part of the Advanced R & D team within the office of the CTO.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Transform ideas into data-driven network solutions by working through all phases of development

• Build, demonstrate, and potentially deploy proof-of-concepts or service solutions leveraging customer data sets, open technologies and Ribbon Analytics environment

• Push solution boundaries by evaluating and incorporating new technologies to drive innovation

• Serve as a technical SME in the area of networking and/or data analytics

• Derive or synthesize data sets from a variety of sources such as test network data, network monitoring tools, log data, and industry specifications to build mock solutions

• Assist product and marketing teams by capturing customer & product requirements, building solution presentations and training materials.

Experience and Skills:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering or Technology. Concentration in Networking or Data Science a plus

• 5+ years in network engineering; 2+ years of experience in data analytics or similar a plus

• Experience in network architecture, deployment and troubleshooting; LTE/5G a plus

• Knowledge of all analytics phases such as data understanding, data preparation, data engineering, data modeling, business intelligence and closed-loop automation

• Prior experience modeling and deploying AI/ML algorithms using standard modeling tools a plus

• Ability to develop in Python, Java, and/or scripting languages

• Strong understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL)

• Hands on experience in Linux environments as power user; Cloud technologies, docker/Kubernetes a plus

• Ability to independently decompose larger problems and progressively work a solution to completion

• Ability to effectively tailor the communication of technical information to different audiences

• Ability to quickly pickup new tools and technologies to assist in rapid prototypes and solutions

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams across organizations in multiple geographic locations

• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

• Very strong ability to grasp and apply new information quickly

• Self-motivated to work problems to logical conclusions

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Please Note:

'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.'

US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.