5G Core Network Engineer; AMF, SMF, UPF & GPP Artech | Remote

Position: 5G Core Network Engineer (AMF, SMF, UPF & 3GPP) | Artech | 100% Remote
Position Summary:

Driving advanced 5G core network engineering, architectural performance optimization, and telecommunications innovation across remote operations, Artech L.L.C. is actively seeking an accomplished 5G Core Network Engineer for a premier Contract-to-Hire (C2H) professional engagement with a Tier-1 product-based company. In this vital technical leadership role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of 5G/4G core nodes including AMF, SMF, UPF, CUPS, MME, DNS, and NRF, managing complex AMF interfaces, 3

GPP standards compliance, and performance tuning. Bringing 7+ years of progressive professional experience in core network engineering and telecommunications infrastructure, you will empower an elite digital enterprise to achieve uncompromised core availability, secure signaling architecture, and superior 5G service delivery. This prestigious career opportunity offers a lucrative CTC of up to 25 LPA, high-visibility enterprise exposure, and professional growth within a leading global technical recruitment and IT consulting enterprise.

Detailed

Job Description:

As a 5G Core Network Engineer supporting Artech L.L.C. on a 100% remote professional basis (Contract-to-Hire engagement), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of core network architecture design, interface management, performance auditing, and cross-functional engineering collaboration. Your day-to-day responsibilities include designing, configuring, and optimizing 4G and 5G core network nodes (AMF, SMF, UPF, CUPS, MME, DNS, NRF), managing complex Access and Mobility Management Function (AMF) interfaces including N1, N2, N8, N11, N14, N15, N26, and others, ensuring strict adherence to 3

GPP specifications (particularly 3

GPP TS 23.501) and industry standards, driving performance optimization and compliance validation of AMF and SMF functionalities, collaborating proactively with integration engineers and network architects during deployment cycles, and interacting directly with lead recruiters like Shruti Chandra.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, configure, and optimize enterprise-grade 4G and 5G core network infrastructure for Tier-1 product environments.
• Manage core network nodes including AMF, SMF, UPF, Control and User Plane Separation (CUPS), MME, DNS, and Network Repository Function (NRF).
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot complex AMF interfaces including N1, N2, N8, N11, N14, N15, and N26 signaling links.
• Ensure strict compliance with 3
  
  GPP technical specifications and telecommunications standards, with specific emphasis on 3
  
  GPP TS 23.501.
• Drive performance optimization, latency reduction, and capacity scaling across AMF and SMF network functions.
• Collaborate proactively with multi-vendor integration teams, software developers, and core network architects.
• Ensure seamless interworking, signaling integrity, and interface compatibility across all connected network functions.
• Maintain meticulous network architecture blueprints, interface specifications, compliance reports, and configuration runbooks.

Required

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive professional hands-on experience in 4G/5G Core Network Engineering and telecommunications.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in 5G and 4G core nodes: AMF, SMF, UPF, CUPS, MME, DNS, and NRF.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in managing AMF interfaces (N1, N2, N8, N11, N14, N15, N26).
• Deep practical understanding of 3
  
  GPP specifications, core network architecture, and specifically 3
  
  GPP TS 23.501 standards.
• Solid practical grasp of network compliance validation, performance optimization, and multi-vendor integration workflows.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving aptitude, signaling trace troubleshooting capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work authorization and physical availability for remote professional operations.

Nice-to-Have

Skills:

• Professional telecommunications certifications such as 3
  
  GPP 5G Core Certified Professional or vendor-specific core engineering credentials.
• Prior professional working experience supporting Tier-1 product-based telecom companies and mobile network operators.
• Hands-on familiarity with cloud-native network functions (CNF), Kubernetes, Docker containerization, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience utilizing…