Innovation Engineer
Join Us
At Vodafone, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity for our customers – we’re shaping the future for everyone who joins our team. When you work with us, you’re part of a global mission to connect people, solve complex challenges, and create a sustainable and more inclusive world. If you want to grow your career whilst finding the perfect balance between work and life, Vodafone offers the opportunities to help you belong and make a real impact.
What you’ll do
• Consistent contributions to the development of new technologies with the aim of multidisciplinary innovation within Vodafone Romania, identifying new business opportunities and accelerating digital transformation and adoption of innovation within the company.
• Processing and interpreting existing data to help technological decisions, automating and simplifying the way the technological infrastructure is operated.
• Implementing the necessary programs from the Innovation Strategy to create new capabilities and business models in the field of new technologies, drone division, integrated systems with Artificial Intelligence, technological prototypes and demonstrations, research and development programs and projects and innovation hubs in the academic area.
• Applying new entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ways of working to address innovation, modernization and digitalization projects, based on increased collaboration, new approaches, maximizing the potential of technology, placing particular emphasis on achieving the final product for the benefit of the customer.
• Close collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify, develop and implement new products, services and business models to drive the company's growth and profitability, contributing to the innovative brand reputation.
Who you are
• 1 - 3 years of experience in delivering technical projects
• Strong technical skills in both Network and IT
• A good understanding of emerging technologies and market trends, with the ability to identify and evaluate new business opportunities.
• Experience in delivering technical projects (preferred) or similar projects completed in academia
• Good understanding of network architecture (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) and Artificial Intelligence-based technologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Understanding of the Agile way of working and a collaborative, empathetic, constructive, modern mindset.
• Strategic thinking and interpersonal and transversal skills.
• Entrepreneurial thinking and an above-average customer-oriented attitude.
• High level of self-motivation and independence, as well as a high awareness of quality.
• Preferably proficient in the use of programming languages/platforms Python, MySQL, UiPath, Javascript, Jira, Confluence, C#, Power BI, Bash, Linux, Qlik Sense, Tableau, OpenAI
• Effective presentation skills to the executive level
Not a perfect fit?
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about empowering people and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to still apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another opportunity.
What's in it for you
• Hybrid working regime 2 days from the office, 3 days remote
• Special discounts for Vodafone employees, Friends & Family offers
• Demo telephone subscription - unlimited (voice and data)
• Voucher for the purchase of a mobile phone
• Medical subscription to a top private clinic & other medical benefits
• Insurance for hospitalization and surgical interventions
• Life insurance
• Meal tickets
• Bookster subscription
• Participation in development programs and challenging projects in the leadership area
• Access to internal Wellbeing & Recognition events
• Extra vacation days (for seniority, special events, volunteering)
• You will benefit from specializations in your field of activity, through programs based on modern training methods and systems
Who we are
We are a leading international Telco, serving millions of customers. At Vodafone, we believe that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us. Through our technology we empower people, connecting everyone regardless of who they are or where they live and we protect the planet, whilst helping our customers do the same.
Belonging at Vodafone isn't a concept; it's lived, breathed, and cultivated through everything we do. You'll be part of a global and diverse community, with many different minds, abilities, backgrounds and cultures. ;We're committed to increase diversity, ensure equal representation, and make Vodafone a place everyone feels safe, valued and included.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, please refer to https://careers.vodafone.com/application-adjustments/ for guidance.
Together we can.