Good Exposure to Open RAN and 5G Technologies - Open-RAN Engineer Rakuten Symphony Employee Review

5.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Excellent exposure to cutting-edge 5G and Open RAN technologies. Opportunity to work on telecom cloud, DU/CU, automation, and large-scale deployments. 2. Good learning environment for engineers interested in telecom and cloud-native technologies. 3. Supportive teammates and collaborative technical discussions in most teams. 4. Exposure to real-time production issues and customer environments helps improve troubleshooting skills. 5. Good work-life balance depending on project and release activities. 6. Modern office facilities and decent employee benefits. 7. Flexible working model and supportive colleagues in many teams. 8. Company is working on next-generation telecom transformation, giving employees exposure to innovative technologies. 9. Strong exposure to cloud-native telecom technologies and Kubernetes-based deployments. 10. Opportunity to work with international teams and global telecom operators. 11. Good platform to learn automation, scripting, troubleshooting, and CI/CD activities.

Cons

1. Work pressure increases significantly during CR activities, production issues, and customer escalations 2. Documentation and KT processes could be improved for new joiners. 3.Some teams face dependency issues and cross-team coordination delays.

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