Research And Development Manager

Job Title: R&D Manager – Telecom Domain

Department: Research & Development

Location: Navi Mumbai

Experience: 10+ years in product development, including 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic R&D Manager to lead and oversee the development of advanced software products in the Telecom / Lawful Interception domain. The candidate should have a strong background in C/C++/Java/Python, a deep understanding of telecom protocols and systems, and proven experience in managing technical teams and product life cycles from concept to deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the R&D/product development team for the design, development, and delivery of high-performance telecom solutions.

• Drive the product roadmap, feature definition, and delivery timelines in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage the entire product life cycle, including requirement analysis, architecture design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Ensure adherence to software engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Engage with customers and business teams to understand market needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and propose innovation opportunities aligned with the company's goals.
• Guide and mentor a team of software engineers and technical leads, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability.
• Coordinate with QA, DevOps, and support teams for smooth delivery and maintenance.
• Prepare project documentation, progress reports, and presentations for senior management.

Technical Skills:

• Strong programming expertise in C/C++/Java, and/or Python.
• Deep understanding of Telecom protocols (e.g., SIP, RTP, SS7, IMS, VoIP, LTE, 5G, etc.).
• Familiarity with network architectures and telecom product.
• Experience with Linux-based development, multi-threading, and performance optimization.
• Knowledge of software architecture, system integration, and scalable solutions.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira, Confluence, Git, Jenkins, etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in software/product development, preferably in the telecom or networking industry.
• At least 3 years of experience in team management or project/product leadership roles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience in customer interaction, pre-sales support, and product demonstrations is a plus.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with geographically distributed teams.
• Strong problem-solving attitude with the ability to handle ambiguity in requirements.