Senior System Engineer for Optical Transport

Solid experience in agile project management and product thinking methodologies

Professional stakeholder management (e.g., with vendors, partners) combined with excellent collaboration and communication skills

Experience in technical leadership within complex international technical projects

Experience with effective Vendor Management

Strong expertise in DWDM Technology

In-depth knowledge of OTN (Optical Transport Network)

Proven experience with Transport Network Architecture

Solid skills in System Engineering principles

Proficient in Network Planning and Capacity Management

Demonstrated ability in Complex Troubleshooting

Experience with OTN, MPLS-TP, or IP/optical integration

Familiarity with network management systems and performance monitoring tools

Exposure to lab validation, proof of concept testing, or interoperability testing

Experience documenting solutions, procedures, or handover materials

Solid experience in Test-Automation

Experienced in leveraging AI-based tools in day-to-day work

Attractive Working Conditions: Benefit from flexible working models (e.g., hybrid work) and a healthy work-life balance.

Personal Development: Access to comprehensive training and development programs that foster your career and keep you at the forefront of technology.

Innovative Environment: Work with state-of-the-art technologies in a dynamic, future-oriented environment at the heart of the telecommunications industry.

Strong Team Culture: Become part of a collaborative, international team that values teamwork and mutual support.

Comprehensive Benefits: An attractive compensation package, company pension scheme, and other benefits for your health and well-being.

Security & Prospects: A secure position with one of the leading telecommunications providers, offering long-term prospects and diverse career opportunities.

Modern Workplace: Equipped with modern infrastructure and tools that enable efficient and comfortable work.

The opportunity to work on cutting-edge network technologies and shape the future of telecommunications.

Flexible working hours with partial home office options.

Comprehensive benefits package (laptop, mobile phone, cafeteria, insurance).

Employee discount rates on Telekom services.

Modern, multinational working environment with amenities like a sky bar and rooftop gym.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Comprehensive Healthcare Package

You will receive a minimum of 25 days of basic vacation per year (based on age)

We offer 15 days of additional vacation if you become a father, with 100% pay

You'll have access to thousands of professional and skills development materials from our extensive digital training palette

We offer regular internal training sessions and workshops

You can learn English and German, even with a native speaker You’ll have access to Percipio and Coursera courses

As a Senior System Engineer for Optical Transport, you will play a critical role in the design, planning, and optimization of our high-performance optical transport infrastructure.

Leveraging your deep expertise in DWDM Technology, OTN (Optical Transport Network), and Transport Network Architecture, you will be responsible for ensuring the robustness, scalability, and efficiency of our network.

We expect you to bring strong skills in analyzing and resolving optical transport faults, understanding link budgets, and ensuring network resilience. Furthermore, your ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and potentially leverage Test-Automation (e.g., Python) will be key to evolving our cutting-edge transport networks.

Leading system engineering activities.

Complex troubleshooting.

Managing network planning and capacity.

Engaging with vendors to drive technical solutions.

You will support RFQ activities by:

Translating network requirements into clear technical specifications.

Contributing to vendor evaluation criteria.

Assessing supplier proposals.

Ensuring that selected solutions meet architectural, operational, scalability, and lifecycle requirements.

Whenever you can join us!

Flexible, hybrid working method (3 days from home and 2 days from Magyar Telekom HQ)