Solution Architect – ORAN Service Management and Orchestration (SMO)

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Samsung Networks Europe is expanding its presence across the European market with its leading Open RAN solutions. Within our Solution Team, we combine the agility of a start-up with the strength of a global technology leader.

As a Solution Architect for ORAN Service Management and Orchestration (SMO), you will play a key role in shaping customer solutions and driving technical sales activities. You will work closely with customers, partners, and internal teams to design and position advanced SMO solutions that address real business and operational needs.

You will join a team of experienced technical sales professionals who are trusted to define the best approach for their customers, supported by strong local and global teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as a trusted advisor to customers on all topics related to SMO (Service Management & Orchestration)

• Own the end-to-end technical presales process across the SMO portfolio

• Design and develop tailored SMO solutions based on customer needs, market requirements, and available technologies

• Build relationships with key technical stakeholders and decision-makers

• Support sales teams with solution positioning, value argumentation, and technical materials

• Stay up to date with market trends and regulatory developments and reflect them in proposed solutions

• Act as the voice of the customer towards internal R&D teams

• Identify new opportunities together with the Account Team

• Lead technical streams of RFI/RFQ/RFP processes and coordinate supporting teams

• Drive solution design, including dimensioning and architecture definition

• Maintain strong knowledge of Samsung’s SMO portfolio and partner technologies

Skills and Qualifications

What You Bring

• Extensive experience in the telecom industry, ideally in operations, O&M, or presales

• Strong understanding of SMO / OAM systems and mobile network operations

• Experience with consultative technical sales and customer-facing roles

• Good understanding of automation in network operations

• Ability to engage in technical discussions with customers and senior stakeholders

• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to take ownership of technical decisions

• Degree in a relevant field (Telecoms, IT, Computer Science, etc.) or equivalent experience

• Fluent Czech and English

• Willingness to travel across Europe

Nice to Have

• Experience with Open RAN / ORAN ecosystem

• Familiarity with 3rd party HW/SW platforms and integrations

• Experience with large-scale operator environments

• Experience leading virtual or cross-functional teams

What You Can Expect From Us

• 5 weeks of vacation + 4 sick days

• Pension contribution or DIP scheme

• Multisport card and meal vouchers

• Hybrid working model and flexible hours

• Employee discounts on Samsung products

• Company events, volunteering opportunities, and more

• Learning and development programs to support your growth

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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