Cloud Native 5G RAN - SW Architect (674536)   

About this opportunity

We are a newly formed organization within Business Unit Networks partnering with our customers and dedicated to undertaking about realizing a virtualized Radio Access Network (RAN) using commercial hardware and cloud technologies.

We will accelerate the product development with new fresh thinking, challenge the established flow with new methodologies and take advantage of open-source solutions with active engagement. Our main challenge is full stack virtualization of 5G with both Centralized RAN (CRAN) & Distribute RAN (DRAN) configurations on both bare metal and virtualized deployment scenarios.

What you will do

• Lead the architecture definition and proactively drive the development of the Ericsson Cloud RAN vDU hands on
• Architect, Design, Build, Test and Deploy software
• Pedagogically educate the organization about the current and strategic direction of the vDU architecture
• Evolve the architecture and finding the sweet spot between scalability, resilience, and performance
• Actively drive and lead studies in and beyond the vDU

You will bring

• Passion for SW Development!
• Strong programming skills, preferably in either C, C++, Python, Go or similar
• Good communication and presentation skills
• A strong collaborative attitude
• BSc or MSc level in a SW related field

Other preferred qualifications

• Excellent knowledge with 5G NR and LTE 3GPP standards
• Knowledge and skills working with CNCF technologies, Cloud Native core design principles and Kubernetes (microservice architecture, Kubernetes platform e.g. pods, containers, services etc.)
• Understanding of tools for installing and managing Kubernetes applications (Helm)
• Understanding of container internals (CRI-O), Linux kernel control groups and container network interfaces.
• Understanding of Linux Kernel Internals and debugging Linux Operating System
• Understanding of system performance and willing to learn new technologies and performance tools in this area
• System simulation understanding

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build never seen before solutions to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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Location for this role: Stockholm, Sweden

Responsible recruiter: Suma H Venkatagiri ([email protected])

Reporting to Section Manager PDU Cloud RAN

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.

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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm

Req ID: 674536