Designation: Vice President, Global R&D; Quality & Intelligent Validation

Location: Bengaluru, Hybrid

Why should you choose us?

Rakuten Symphony is reimagining telecommunications through cloud-native, Open RAN and software-driven mobile network solutions. Built on the technology and operational expertise used to launch Japan's newest mobile network, Rakuten Symphony is transforming how operators build, deploy and operate mobile networks globally.

As the industry accelerates toward Open RAN, cloud-native architectures, AI-driven automation and software-defined networks, Rakuten Symphony is at the forefront of delivering creative solutions that enable operators to deploy and operate networks faster, more efficiently, and at lower cost.

The Radio Access Network (RAN) Business Unit is a critical pillar of Rakuten Symphony's growth strategy, responsible for delivering world-class RAN software products, driving commercial success, and enabling customer deployments across global markets.

We are seeking exceptional leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, embrace accountability,



and are passionate about building industry-leading products and organizations.

Let's build the future of mobile telecommunications together.

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We are looking for a head of Product I&V; (Integration and validation). You will own the Product Testing lifecycle of our RAN portfolio, ensuring that our development velocity is matched by rigorous, AI-driven validation. You must be capable of managing a large-scale organization (100+ headcount), engaging with global customers at an executive level, and driving a cultural shift toward automation and intelligent testing.

Key Responsibilities:
- R&D; Quality Leadership: Lead the end-to-end QA strategy for RAN R&D.; Unlike service delivery roles, this position focuses on deep-tier product validation, working alongside hardware and software engineering teams to ensure quality is baked into the development lifecycle.
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📌 Vice President, Global R&D Quality (Bengaluru)
🏢 Rakuten Symphony
📍 Bengaluru