Senior Solution Architect Core Networks

About Capgemini Engineering

Capgemini Engineering is focused on shaping the future of mission-critical connectivity globally. The Connectivity & Network Engineering teams are involved in next-generation telecom transformation, delivering resilient, secure, and scalable core network platforms for demanding environments. The company is expanding its team of senior technical leaders in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, to manage architecture decisions, drive multi-vendor integration, and lead engineering teams.

The Opportunity: Lead Core Network Architect

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Lead Core Network Architect to oversee the architecture and technical leadership of mobile core networks for private mission-critical connectivity platforms. This full-time role, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, involves defining end-to-end core architecture strategies, leading complex multi-vendor integrations, and serving as the principal technical authority across EPC, 5G Core, and IMS domains. The architect will ensure solutions meet carrier-grade reliability standards, with over 10 years of experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecting and owning end-to-end mobile core network solutions across EPC, 5G Core, and IMS domains, including subscriber management, policy and charging frameworks, and gateway functions, ensuring carrier-grade resilience and scalability for mission-critical private network environments.
• Defining comprehensive core network architecture strategies, including capacity planning, redundancy models, and geo-resilience designs, translating complex SLA requirements into robust, future-proof technical solutions.
• Leading multi-vendor integration across RAN, transport, OSS, MCX, and security domains, managing technical interdependencies and ensuring seamless end-to-end interoperability across the full network stack in large-scale deployment programs.
• Producing High Level Design (HLD) and Low Level Design (LLD) documentation, operational runbooks, and technical reference architectures, ensuring thorough documentation for operational handover.
• Driving vendor technical and relationship management, acting as the primary technical interface with key technology partners, evaluating vendor capabilities, influencing roadmaps, and ensuring alignment with program objectives and customer requirements.
• Leading customer engagement activities at a senior technical level, building trusted relationships with key stakeholders, presenting architectural recommendations, and translating complex technical concepts into business-aligned outcomes.
• Managing and mentoring the core network engineering team, providing technical guidance, fostering engineering excellence, and developing core network talent within the organization.
• Supporting deployment, performance optimization, and acceptance activities, providing hands-on technical leadership throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure solutions meet design intent, performance benchmarks, and operational readiness criteria.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically proficient and strategically oriented core network leader with deep domain expertise, proven delivery experience, and the ability to lead in complex, high-stakes environments. Over 10 years of experience is required for this role.

Company Culture and Development

Capgemini Engineering offers career acceleration programs, including leadership development initiatives like Connected Manager, to support professional growth. As a global leader in engineering services, the company combines industry knowledge with digital and software technologies to support the convergence of physical and digital worlds. Dedicated innovation labs focus on areas such as 5G, 6G, AI, Autonomous Vehicles, and Quantum. Employees can also participate in Engineering Horizons, a global conference for showcasing talents and connecting with engineering professionals.