Remote Virtual Engineer Jobs in Romeoville, IL (NOW HIRING)

ABOUT SINCH  

Sinch is pioneering the way the world communicates. More than 150,000 businesses - including Google, Uber, Paypal, Visa, Tinder, and many others - rely on Sinch's Customer Communications Cloud to power engaging customer experiences through mobile messaging, voice, and email. 

Whether you need to verify users or craft omnichannel campaigns, Sinch makes it easy. Our AI-infused Super Network, APIs, and applications ensure you can connect with your customers reliably and securely, at every step of their journey. 

At Sinch we "Dream Big", "Win Together", "Keep it simple", and "Make it Happen". These values are our foundation! 

DESCRIPTION 

As part of the Network Operations team, you will be responsible for providing 24x7 monitoring of all components of Sinch Voice's network utilizing various network monitoring systems and direct access to switches, DACS routers, and other network elements.  Technicians are alerted to and must act upon any alarm conditions. NOC Technicians engage with customers, carriers/providers/vendors, and internal teams to facilitate the accurate and timely resolution of customer or network issues.   

This is a 3rd shift position, Tuesday - Saturday 11:00pm - 7:30am Central.  

Your Impact & Responsibilities   

• Follow standard operating procedures to perform routine network changes, migrations, and maintenance in various network elements upon request. 

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve network related issues and problems efficiently utilizing monitoring tools, reference materials, and other team members for guidance. 

• Open trouble tickets and follow up on network/customer issues per Sinch Voice procedures and complete applicable paperwork in a timely manner. 

• Foster an environment of knowledge sharing and interface positively with peers, other departments, carriers, and customers to identify operational issues and provide efficient corrective actions in a geographically dispersed team environment. 

• Accept on-call responsibilities on a rotating schedule with other technicians. 

• Be available for overtime work assignments when requested. 

• NOC Technicians may be responsible for other tasks and responsibilities as assigned or deemed necessary by management.  

• Some required travel related to training, meetings and service coverage issues.  

REQUIREMENTS  

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is preferred 

• Strong PC, UNIX OS and application skills with fundamental knowledge of basic networking principles. 

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills. 

• Domestic and International LD Voice  

• Exhibits a high level of initiative and resourcefulness. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Proven documentation skills with consistent accuracy of details. 

• Superior customer service skills. 

• Self-starter with a high energy level. 

• Exhibits a high level of adaptability/flexibility. 

• Well-developed sense of urgency; follow through. 

This is a remote opportunity, but candidates must reside near one of our hub locations for occasional collaboration: Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; San Antonio, TX 

OUR HIRING PROCESS  

We are committed to ensuring a recruitment process that is fair, objective, consistent, and inclusive. Our approach includes structured, competency-based interviews designed to evaluate your skills, experience, and qualifications relevant to the role. At times, we may include a data-driven assessment to enhance our hiring success and identify candidates likely to excel.  

We believe in a two-way process and encourage you to ask questions throughout the journey.  If this role isn't what you're looking for, please explore the other opportunities listed on our career page: https://www.sinch.com/careers/. No matter who you are, we hope you find an exciting path forward - hopefully with us! 

Benefits 

• STAY HEALTHY: We offer comprehensive market competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. A variety of supplemental plans are also provided to meet your individual needs including access to telehealth for all participants.  

• CARE FOR YOURSELF: Take advantage of our free virtual counselling resources through our global Employee Assistance Program. Your mental health is as important as your physical health.  

• SECURE YOUR FUTURE: Plan for your future with our Roth and Pre-tax 401(k) options including an employer match for all participants.  

• TAKE A BREAK: Enjoy a generous paid time off program. We value balance and understand that performance at work requires time to rest at home and/or rejuvenate on vacation.  

• PUT FAMILY FIRST: We know that families can be built in a variety of ways; therefore, we offer paid parental leave and family planning support.  

• WORK WHEREVER: Our flexible remote work offerings allow you to work wherever you are the most productive and successful. It is what you do, not where you work, that matters.  

• MAKE AN IMPACT: Support betterment in your community and beyond by taking paid time off to support a volunteer program of your choice. 

The annual starting salary for this position is between $27 - $31/hr. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications. This role will be accepting applications until July 22, 2026 at a minimum. Please note that the application timeline may be flexible to accommodate a comprehensive candidate evaluation.