Router Programme Head – 5G Business R&D

Location: Bengaluru

Router Programme Head – 5G Business (R&D)
Company:  HFCL Limited

Location:

Bangalore
Business Unit:  5G & Next-Gen Networking – R&D
Experience Level:  Senior Leadership (15+ years preferred)
About HFCL Limited:
HFCL Limited is a leading telecom infrastructure and technology company, delivering advanced communication solutions across optical fibre, telecom equipment, and network deployment. HFCL is actively investing in in-house R&D to build next-generation  IP routers and networking products  to support 5G transport and broadband networks globally.
Router Portfolio -
- Job Summary:

HFCL is looking for a seasoned  Router Programme Head  to lead the design, development, and delivery of high-performance  IP/MPLS routers  for its 5G business. The role will own the full product lifecycle and R&D execution, with a strong requirement for hands-on experience working with  Broadcom switching/routing silicon platforms .

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end router product programs from architecture to market launch
Define and execute R&D roadmap for IP routing platforms supporting 5G networks
Drive system design using  Broadcom ASICs/SoCs  for routing and switching solutions
Manage cross-functional teams (hardware, software, embedded, QA, validation)
Ensure on-time delivery, quality, and performance benchmarks
Work closely with product management and customers for feature definition
Oversee vendor/technology partner engagement including Broadcom ecosystem
Ensure compliance with telecom and networking standards

Required Qualifications &

Experience:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering (Telecom, Electronics, Computer Science, or related)
15+ years of experience in networking product R&D (routers preferred)
Proven experience leading  router development programs
Mandatory hands-on experience with Broadcom chipsets/platforms  (Jericho, Trident, Tomahawk, or similar)
Strong expertise in IP/MPLS, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS), QoS, and transport networks
Experience in hardware-software co-design and embedded systems
Preferred

Skills:

Exposure to 5G backhaul/fronthaul architectures

Experience with network OS (Linux-based NOS, SDK integrations)
Product lifecycle management from concept to volume production
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Why Join HFCL:
Lead strategic 5G networking products built in India for global markets
High-visibility leadership role in advanced R&D
Opportunity to build scalable router platforms

✅ Mandatory (Must Have)
1. Experience
15+ years in  Program / Portfolio / Product Management
Experience handling  large-scale R&D or product programs
2. Telecom / Networking Domain
Background in  telecom, networking, data communication products
Worked with OEMs, telecom vendors, or networking companies (e.g., router/switch products)
3. End-to-End Program Ownership
Managed lifecycle from:
Product planning & roadmap
R&D execution
Manufacturing / sourcing
Go-to-market support
4. Cross-Functional Leadership
Led teams across:
R&D (HW/SW)
Operations/manufacturing
Supply chain/vendors
Sales/presales
5. Global Exposure
Experience working with  international customers, partners, or global teams
⭐ Preferred (Good to Have)
Experience in  router/switch/wireless networking products
Exposure to  OEM/ODM management
Understanding of  networking technologies (L2/L3, IP, routing, switching)
Agile program management
Cost optimization, yield improvement, time-to-market improvement
Digital transformation tools/processes
❗ Technical Awareness (Not Hands-on but Should Understand)
Candidate must have:
Routers
Hardware + Software integration
Chipsets (Broadcom)
Manufacturing & vendor coordination

Share your resume with Basic question mentioned below
Have you led  hardware/network product programs  (routers/switches)?
Do you have Broadcom chipset experience ?
Have you worked with  OEM/ODM or manufacturing partners ?