CableLabs · 3 weeks ago
Lead Architect - Network Technology
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expCableLabs is a global, award-winning innovation and R&D lab dedicated to keeping people connected by building and orchestrating emergent technology. The Lead Architect position focuses on research on DOCSIS technologies and involves leading design work, optimization, and support of HFC-based broadband access networks.
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Responsibilities
Work at the intersection of system architecture, network performance, and protocol evolution, collaborating with industry partners to shape the future of cable broadband access
Architect and optimize DOCSIS networks, understand problems faced by operators and come up with practical long term solutions
Design new capabilities around a data-centric and software enabled model for network operations
Lead the investigation, design, prototyping, and validation of current and next-generation DOCSIS technologies
Present research ideas to the cable industry partners and lead working groups with cross industry participants
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7-10 years' experience
Master's or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or Computer science, or equivalent
Sound understanding of DOCSIS MAC and PHY Layer protocols and the various interactions within a DOCSIS infrastructure
Solid understanding of MSO HFC deployment architectures (D3.0/D3.1/D4.0), including CMTS/CM/CCAP-Core/Remote PHY, OFDM/ OFDMA, digital signal processing, communication technologies
Strong expertise in IP network operations, TCP/IP protocols
Software programming and scripting ability is a definite plus
Familiarity with network telemetry data and its use within the cable network
Ability to work across multiple teams focused on different aspects of DOCSIS technology development, testing, prototype development, certification
Ability to deploy and run software tools to control and optimize the network, software programming or scripting
Preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable insights
Experience with lab test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators), network troubleshooting, CMTS/RPD platforms, and virtualization a plus
Proficiency in scripting/programming languages and tools for automation, data analysis, and lab orchestration
Strong writing, documentation, and presentation skills, with experience in research publication or industry standards contribution preferred
Understanding of Information and data modeling, for network management purposes
Understanding and experience in Access layer technologies (DOCSIS/PON/Wireless)
Participation in standards activities (e.g. IEEE/IETF/3GPP)
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision insurance.
Access to flexible spending and health savings accounts with employer HSA contribution.
Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with an employer match up to 6% plus an ADDITIONAL 8% contribution to 401(k) which becomes fully vested after only two years of employment.
Flexible work arrangements
Unlimited PTO
11 paid holidays
100% paid family and medical leave.
Company
CableLabs
CableLabs is a non-profit research and development consortium
51-200 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Phil McKinney
President & CEO
Curtis Knittle
Vice President - Wired Technologies
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