R&D Manager

HK $20K-38K/ month

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related subjects, 5-10 years experience.

Details:

Join MaritimoX: R&D Manager - Next-Gen Network Control

MaritimoX Limited, a leader in software-defined connectivity with our maritime technology, is aggressively expanding our R&D capabilities. We are seeking a ruthless, results-driven R&D Manager to lead and develop the core intelligence of our next-generation network control platforms. This is a critical role responsible for shaping the future of secure, high-performance connectivity in the 5G.

The Opportunity: Develop the Core Network Controller

You will be responsible for the leading, design, development, and optimization of our network control plane—the central management—which manages and optimizes our 5G network overlays across sea (5G, 4G, satellite). The successful candidate will transition the network from concept to commercial reality, ensuring scalability, security, and superior performance for our enterprise and operator clients.

Key Concept: The central management platform for our SD-WAN solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Controller Development: Lead and implement high-performance, fault-tolerant network controller software and logic.
• System Integration: Integrate core controller functions with our maritime CPEs (mainly the PCB boards) and cloud-based management systems.
• Requirement Translation: Work closely with the business and product teams to translate complex customer needs from the Telecom, maritime sectors into robust,
• scalable engineering specifications.

Essential Candidate Profile

Technical Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on R&D experience in software development for networking or telecommunications products.
• Domain Expertise: Proven experience in one or more of the following critical fields: Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), 5G/LTE core or access network development, IoT platforms, or Smart City infrastructure.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience gained at a large telecom vendor (e.g., Huawei, ZTE, Ericsson, Cisco, Juniper) or a Tier-1/2 telecom operator (eg. HKT, CMHK, 3HK, Cable) is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to understand customer pain points and translate them into product features and technical requirements.

Location & Culture

• Location: Hong Kong Science Park, New Territories.
• Culture: Join a team of seasoned experts from top-tier technology companies in a high-growth, innovation-focused environment. We move fast, expect excellence, and reward impact.

Job summary: Build the brain of next-gen maritime 5G connectivity. MaritimoX is looking for a results-driven R&D Manager to own the central control plane.