Role: Cognitive SON Architect Experience: 10+ Years Location: Chennai Type: Permanent Notice Period: 30-60 Days Detailed JD - As a Cognitive SON Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance the performance, scalability, and self-management of telecommunications networks. You will work in close collaboration with cross-functional teams to build and deploy intelligent network automation tools leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics. The goal is to deliver innovative solutions to optimize the operation and evolution of modern mobile networks, particularly focusing on 5G and beyond. Key Responsibilities: Design & Architecture: Define the architecture for Cognitive SON solutions, integrating AI/ML techniques to automate network management tasks such as self-healing, self-optimization, and self-configuration. Technology Development: Develop innovative algorithms, models, and tools to enhance the cognitive capabilities of SON systems, utilizing AI/ML techniques to solve complex network optimization challenges. Network Optimization: Work on optimizing radio access networks (RAN) by developing solutions that adapt in real-time to network conditions and demands. This includes interference management, load balancing, and energy efficiency. AI/ML Integration: Collaborate with data scientists to implement machine learning and artificial intelligence methods for predictive analytics, anomaly detection, and decision-making in the SON context. End-to-End Solution Design: Lead the design of end-to-end SON solutions, ensuring seamless integration with existing network management systems, 5G infrastructure, and other products. Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of Cognitive SON features and the alignment of solution development with business goals. Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in AI/ML, network automation, and self-organizing networks, and contribute to the continuous innovation in solutions. Customer Interaction: Engage with customers to understand their network challenges and provide solutions that leverage Cognitive SON technology to address their needs and pain points. Skills & Qualifications - Education: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience: Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in network architecture, SON, or AI/ML applications within telecommunications. Strong background in network optimization, particularly in RAN, 5G, or related technologies. Experience with Cognitive SON technologies, automation, and self-optimizing networks is highly desirable. Technical Expertise: Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, Microservices. Proficiency in AI/ML algorithms, data modeling, and statistical methods. In-depth knowledge of RAN technologies, 5G, and network management protocols. Experience with cloud computing, big data platforms, and software-defined networking (SDN) is a plus. Job Type: Permanent Pay: ₹4,000,000.00 - ₹5,000,000.00 per year Benefits: Work from home Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Supplemental Pay: Performance bonus Experience: Design & Architecture for Cognitive SON: 8 years (Required) AI/ML technique & Integration: 4 years (Required) End-to-end SON solutions: 3 years (Required) Network Optimization: 4 years (Required) RAN, 5G, or related technologies: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person