Network Engineer
Fastweb + Vodafone Milan, Lombardy, Italy · €34K/yr
Telecommunications · 5,001-10,000 employees
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About the role
The Network Engineer will contribute to the engineering and validation of home gateway (CPE) devices and services for Consumer and B2B clients. Responsibilities include defining technical requirements, executing laboratory test plans, managing vendor relationships, and coordinating product releases.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Telecommunications Engineering or a STEM field and possess strong knowledge of networking protocols and home gateway architectures. Proficiency in scripting, diagnostic tools, and English is essential for this role.
Benefits
Full description
WHO WE ARE
We are Fastweb + Vodafone, the leading telecommunications operator in Italy, with some of the most extensive and high‑performance proprietary infrastructures in the country, through which we manage over 20 million mobile lines and 5.6 million fixed lines.
We provide advanced digital services based on 5G, Cloud, IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Cybersecurity to enable the digital transformation of individuals, businesses, and public institutions.
We believe in a leadership approach founded on trust, constructive feedback, inclusion, and people development.
WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PART OF FASTWEB + VODAFONE
What will you find at Fastweb + Vodafone?
Our values—Spark Passion, Aim High, Stand True—guide our daily work. Together, we create an environment where every person can make a difference. Guiding us is our Leadership Model: a shared language that defines how to lead with awareness at every level.
A community, not just a team — BELONGING & INCLUSION You work in an open and collaborative environment where your ideas matter and differences are a strength.
Grow and make an impact — IMPACT Continuous learning and development, meaningful feedback, constructive dialogue, and high‑impact projects. In a company that drives real innovation in the country, you have the space to grow and make your mark.
Feel good, work better — FLEXIBILITY & WELLBEING
You have smart working, a shorter workweek, “no clock‑in” and “yes to trust and goals.” Your wellbeing and work‑life balance come before everything else.
We do things that matter — SUSTAINABILITY & CUSTOMER Sustainable choices and a customer‑first approach: with our technology, your work has a real impact on Italy and on the future.
YOUR BENEFITS
A benefits package designed to support you at every stage of your life:
Growth and development
Grow through continuous learning and development paths, along with dedicated programs designed to build the skills of the future.
Flexibility and time for yourself
You can enjoy smart working up to two thirds of your working days, plan your in office days over the quarter, and benefit from a shorter workweek with Friday afternoon off.
Parenthood
Up to 4 months of paid parental leave, flexible shifts, and dedicated leave options.
Study and education
Time off to sit your exams, leave options, and support if you have children with special educational needs (BES/DSA).
Wellbeing
Health insurance, psychological support, free legal support, financial education, caregiving support, and the opportunity to take part in sports and cultural events.
Bonus and welfare
A performance bonus that you can convert into welfare benefits, with an additional company contribution.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
At Fastweb + Vodafone, we are looking for a
Network Engineerfor the Team
CPE Engineering & Operations
CHI STIAMO CERCANDO?
In Fastweb+Vodafone stiamo cercando un Network Engineer per il Team CPE Engineering & Operations – Fixed Network nella Direzione Technology & Security
Il tuo obiettivo è contribuire alla ingegnerizzazione e validazione di CPE (home gateway) e di servizi per la clientela Consumer e B2B low, garantendo l’integrazione in rete e la conformità ai requisiti tecnici.
In un ambiente dinamico puoi metterti alla prova e incrementare le tue competenze di networking, testing, programmazione, gestione di progetti complessi e coordinamento multidisciplinare, collaborare con fornitori di apparati, gruppi di progetto interni e partners di integrazione, contribuire direttamente al processo di design degli apparati e dei servizi e alla verifica della qualità della loro implementazione.
DESCRIZIONE DEL RUOLO
In qualita’ di Network Engineer le tue attivita’ e responsabilita’ relative agli home gateway saranno le seguenti:
· Raccolta di requisiti e ingegnerizzazione: collaborare alla definizione dei requisiti di prodotto ed effettuare scouting delle soluzioni, definire e documentare requisiti tecnici, collaborare alla progettazione dell'integrazione in rete, supportare la definizione delle specifiche di servizio.
· Testing e validazione: progettare ed eseguire in ambiente di laboratorio piani di test (funzionali, integrazione, performance), documentare risultati ed anomalie.
· Gestione fornitori: interfacciarsi con i vendor per discussioni tecniche sull’implementazione dei servizi, monitorare lo sviluppo di software, coordinare attività di validazione e richieste di change/improvement.
· Delivery: coordinare le fasi di rilascio del prodotto in produzione e monitorare i KPI e le metriche di qualità, supportare l’attività di troubleshooting e di analisi di problemi in campo.
I principali interlocutori saranno:
· Il team Strategy di Prodotto e le linee del Business
· I teams di Technology and Security
· I teams di Operations e Assurance
REQUISITI ESSENZIALI
· Laurea in Ingegneria delle Telecomunicazioni o materie STEM.
· Ottima conoscenza di networking e protocolli di rete, tecnologie di accesso, soluzioni di home networking.
· Ottima conoscenza dell'architettura, delle funzionalità e dei protocolli di gestione degli home gateway, nonché dei servizi supportati e delle loro modalità di implementazione.
· Buona conoscenza delle metodologie di test e degli strumenti di diagnostica di rete per la validazione di apparati CPE e relativi servizi.
· Buona conoscenza di linguaggi di scripting e nozioni di programmazione.
· Ottima conoscenza dei pacchetti office (power point, excel, word).
· Solida conoscenza della lingua inglese (lettura, scrittura e conversazione tecnica) essenziale per interazione con fornitori internazionali.
· Conoscenze base in ambito cybersecurity.
· Orientamento al risultato e problem-solving. Capacità analitica, proattività e autonomia nel raggiungimento degli obiettivi.
· Flessibilità, attenzione al cliente interno ed esterno, capacità di lavorare efficacemente in team multidisciplinare.
Retribuzione a partire da 34.000 euro annui lordi + PdR.
The final financial offer may exceed the indicated value and will be determined based on demonstrated skills, the level of autonomy, and the actual scope of responsibility assumed in the role.
OTHER INFORMATION
Contract:
PermanentWorking Hours:
Full timeApplicable collective agreement (CCNL):
Telecommunications
WORK LOCATION
Preferred:
Milano+ hybrid working model
We are committed to being an inclusive workplace and to ensuring equal opportunities regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, age, religion, or disability.
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