Cloud System Engineer @ PDG Gateway, Packet Core (257095)

Job Summary:

Every time you use an app on your smartphone, talk over VoLTE or use Mobile Broadband you connect to internet – this connection is what we enable, no matter if its 3G, 4G or 5G!

We deliver connectivity technology with TB throughput in combination with extensive configuration options for traffic control and information collection for our customers.

We at Ericsson Packet Core (PC) in Lindholmen are now looking for developers wanting to learn and grow together with us in the development of Evolved Packet Gateway (EPG) and User Plane Function (UPF).

To win today’s and tomorrow’s challenges we are looking for ambitious, intelligent, creative and inspiring individuals to join us. We can offer an environment where you are continuously learning new things, where you have great team mates helping each other to reach you teams common goal. We apply agile and scrum methods in the teams to gain speed and accountability.

The role

This position will let you engage in the development of the virtual EPG solution. You will be working in a team (5-6 persons) with the implementation of virtual EPG on multiple cloud based deployments, primarily using Python programming and by executing characteristics testing on solution level. You understand the importance of speed, quality and keeping customer commitments. You have high energy levels, are willing to learn new tasks and you are a team player who enjoys sharing your knowledge and skills with your colleagues.

Technical competence wanted

Good to great verification experience including Troubleshooting skills
Good to great, Python scripting skills
Skills as Linux End User and Administrator
Experience working with the DALLAS tool is extra valuable
Good test result analytical capability at system test level
Virtualization knowledge: VMs orchestration, Open vSwitch, SDN
General Datacom competence (TCP/IP, switching/routing, Wireshark, networking)
Good system integration/implementation experience
Experience writing CU/customer oriented documentation: instructions, test reports

Preferred

Good Packet Core application hands-on experience
OpenStack knowledge/hands-on experience
Ericsson Cloud Execution Environment (CEE) knowledge/hands-on
Experience working with VMware and/or RedHat OpenStack is a major plus

The following personal skills and abilities are wanted:

Self-motivated and ability to work independently when needed
Strive to always be better in what you do
Strong team player with a drive to push for excellence
Transparent with your competence; learn and share with others
Be proactive; drive improvements for the good of your team(s)

Minimum Qualifications & Experience Requirements

M.Sc., B.Sc. in the Computer, Electrical or Telecommunication Science or similar areas
Good written and spoken English
You must have a regular employment contract at Ericsson to apply for this job.

Do you recognize yourself and want to join a great team? Please send us your application and come meet us!

Why is Ericsson a great place to work?

Ericsson enables communications service providers to capture the full value of connectivity. The company’s portfolio spans Networks, Digital Services, Managed Services, and Emerging Business and is designed to help our customers go digital, increase efficiency, find new revenue streams, and create new user experiences. Ericsson’s investments in innovation have delivered the benefits of telephony and mobile broadband to billions of people around the world ensuring our solutions – and our customers – are at the forefront of innovation.
t Ericsson, we give our employees the freedom to think big and navigate their career, on a global scale.

Join us and help build technology that makes it simple to connect with information, business, societies, and each other.