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V2 Innovations

8187 Network engineer

V2 Innovations, West Nyack, NY


LOCATION: West Nyack, NY

Please ensure the submitted resumes meet the requirements and candidate can answer following questions, please attach pre-screening question with resume submittal:
• Be as technically specific (write down all the jargon, acronym that candidate uses) and as detailed as possible in answers. Do not prompt the answers to candidate, instead expect these acceptable response from them
• Has to be verbal questions during pre-screen session with the Supplier, do not sent questionnaire to candidate to fill in and return

Updated Pre-Screen Questions:
• Did you work in debugging using device logs and eNBs logs. If so which tools used? (look for the following in their reply: eNB logs - vendor internal logs and wireshark UE logs: TEMS, QXDM, QCAT, XCAL, XCAP)
• Did you involve in E2E debugging? If so name the tools used for Air-interface, S1-MME, S1-U and E2E Call flow in the debugging. (look for the following in their reply: tools Wireshark for S1-MME, S1-U and E2E call flow wireshark, IRISView, True call for air-interface tools used for 1st question is applicable.)

1. Which protocol layer 4G/5G is your area of strength?
a. Acceptable answers - PHY/MAC/RLC, call processing (some may refer to Layer 2 and Layer 3)
i. Provide detailed response on these topics
b. If candidate has not worked in any of these 4 areas, pass on candidate.

2. Have you had any experience doing lab, field testing or feature evaluation? What tools did you use to test and analyze the results?
a. Acceptable answers - QXDM, QCAT. XCAL, XCAP (or RAN vendor proprietary logging tools)
i. Provide response on how you used any of tool in great detail
b. If answer is no, pass on candidate.

3. Are you experienced in feature trial and/or optimization to improve system performance (not RF optimization candidates that use TEMs, Actix)
a. Provide details on what you have done, feature trial areas, results, was it successful.

4. Have you had any experience in end to end issue debugging? If so, example of the issue and tools used.
a. Tools used shall include wireshark, truecall, irisview
b. Have you had any experience in eNB logs analysis during any issue debugging? If so, example of the issue and tools used.
Acceptable answers: (Nokia - Emil & TTI Ericsson - UETR or CTR)
c. Internal/proprietary logs (mandatory) wireshark (optional)

5. What aspect of 4G/5G technology have you worked on?
a. Preferred answers - Feature Design (not RF design), Analysis &Troubleshooting
b. Write down candidate answers

6. Do you interact with customers? With which cross functional customer organizations do you typically interact with? If they are candidate from an operator, they must belong to one of the organization listed below
a. Provide teams you worked on (Example Below)
i. T-Mobile - RAN Architecture
ii. Sprint/T-Mobile -RAN Design
iii. T-Mobile - Technology Development & Strategy
iv. T-Mobile - Advance RAN Technology
v. Verizon HQ RAN Planning
vi. Verizon HQ System Performance

7. Can you devise a test plan for a feature/product and drive it to execution? Provide an example.
a. If yes - provide example feature name and details on what you did to successfully deploy the feature

8. Have you been engaged with new product introductions or new software features rollouts (i.e. FFA/FOA/FSA/FIT activities)?
a. If yes - provide example activity involved and feature worked on

9. With whom do you work for issue resolution? Provide examples
a. If yes - provide example of teams (acceptable answers below)
i. R&D
ii. Development teams

Years: 8+ years of professional experience in Engineering: 5+ years for LTE, 5G.
Top Three Must Have Skills: UE logs analysis, field issue debugging, LTE/5G
Preferred skills: eNB logs analysis, KPI analysis, clear communication as role needs customer interaction.
Location: local candidates work remote until reopen. Okay with Non-local candidate, but must relocate once offices and WFH is lifted.
Education: Bachelor Degree Min. PHD preferred
Additional Notes : hours usually range from 9-6pm

Job Title: RAN SME

Position Summary:
Our US Networks business continues to expand rapidly, as we deploy complex technologies and innovative products at several of the world's leading wireless operators. Become a part of a Best in Class organization! The dynamic culture at Samsung offers both great challenge and great reward. If you want to work among the very best talent in the industry, working on the most innovative products in the world, Samsung is the place to be.

Role and Responsibilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate key technical concepts, ability to package complex ideas into logical, easy-to-follow progressions
• Accountable for leading field integration testing efforts of all 4G/5G key features with customers, including test plan development, reviewing test plan with customers, driving cross-functional teams to execution, review of test results, issue identification and analysis and quality proofing until software acceptance is achieved.
• Responsible for handling deep technical discussion with team members and leading to right direction
• Responsible for hands on analysis of network performance issues (i.e. air interface, call processing, etc.) and creating solutions to meet network optimization expectations
• Adapt to changes in a dynamic business environment, support management initiatives, and guide other engineers
• Responsible for Tier3 support, analyzing and troubleshooting scheduler related issues reported from customer labs, field sites and production network.
• Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions and results.
• Present ideas, technical and non-technical, in a logical, compelling manner in a written format and verbally in both small and large group settings
• Work with the Network Engineering and Operations Teams on the cell site's antenna and RF equipment configuration and database parameters
• Must be knowledgeable about development tools

Skills and Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; Master's Degree or Ph. D. Degree a plus; 8+ years of professional experience in Engineering: 5+ years for LTE, 5G.
• Demonstrated research and problem solving skills via prior work experience. Experience with wireless infrastructure provider and/or operator is desired.
• Experienced and fluent with 3GPP RAN product architecture, design, implementation and performance improvements (KPIs).
• Solid understanding all technical problems in LTE, RF fundamentals and data network protocols
• Strong technical knowledge of CDMA/EVDO and LTE/Volte/5G technologies
• Must have 4G/5G Call Processing experience with In depth knowledge of RRC, S1-MME, S1-U and X2 protocols and understanding of concepts such as Hybrid Beamforming, Massive MIMO, New Waveforms, LTE-NR interworking & co-existence, 5G Numerologies etc
• Must have a strong work ethic, integrity and work extremely well in a team environment
• Must have an aptitude for creativity and innovation
• Advanced working knowledge of Base Station Vendor equipment (Samsung, Alcatel Lucent, Nokia, Ericsson)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
• Bilingual in Korean is a PLUS

Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions: The position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be skilled in developing and maintaining good working relationships with all appropriate levels within and outside the company
• Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal more than 75% of work time in an office work environment
• Frequently works additional hours beyond normal schedule
• Performs work under time schedules and stresses which are normally periodic or cyclical and include time sensitive job stress, fatigue, unpaid over-time, intellectual challenge, constant technical data feedback, language barriers, and project management stress.
• Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, etc. most often associated with office work area equipment
• Travel to customer locations, trade shows, etc. approximately 20% of time
• Under minimal supervision with a high level of responsibility to apply general policies and guidelines where decisions are seldom monitored, consequences of decisions may adversely affect operating results and management decisions. Position has complete access to confidential company data where disclosure may jeopardize the company's competitive position

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.