Research And Development Manager

Your key responsibilities will include leading the R&D/product development team, driving the product roadmap and feature definition, managing the entire product life cycle from concept to deployment, ensuring adherence to software engineering best practices, engaging with customers to understand market needs, evaluating emerging technologies for innovation opportunities, mentoring a team of software engineers and technical leads, and coordinating with cross-functional teams for smooth delivery and maintenance.

In terms of technical skills, you should possess strong programming expertise in C/C++/Java and/or Python, a deep understanding of Telecom protocols such as SIP, RTP, SS7, IMS, VoIP, LTE, 5G, familiarity with network architectures, Linux-based development, multi-threading, performance optimization, software architecture, system integration, and scalable solutions. Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins is also desirable.

To qualify for this role, you should hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or a related field, with a minimum of 10 years of experience in software/product development, preferably within the telecom or networking industry. Additionally, you should have at least 3 years of experience in team management or project/product leadership roles, strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills, and experience in customer interaction, pre-sales support, and product demonstrations would be a plus.

Preferred attributes for this role include experience working with geographically distributed teams and a strong problem-solving attitude with the ability to handle ambiguity in requirements.,