Integration Engineer (Early Career)

We are seeking early career professionals for this role that sits within Ericsson's Core Network team, part of the Cloud Competence practice — a technically strong, collaborative group of approximately 90 professionals delivering cloud and network solutions across North America's telecommunications programs. The team supports a broad portfolio of Tier 1 customers across the United States and Canada, working at the forefront of 5G Core deployment, cloud-native infrastructure, and network modernization. The culture values intellectual curiosity, collaborative ownership, and continuous learning — a place where expertise is respected and initiative is recognized.

Responsibilities

Deploy Ericsson and third-party cloud platforms, onboard applications including 5G Core workloads, and execute Lifecycle Management (LCM) activities on deployed sites; Configure, validate, and troubleshoot infrastructure components including Juniper and Extreme switches and routers, and validate hardware against solution design specifications; Develop repeatable automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Git/Gerrit-based workflows for lab and production deployments; Maintain meticulous documentation of test results, root cause analyses, and deployment procedures; Serve as a trusted technical partner to customers, supporting knowledge transfer and long-term confidence in deployed solutions; Collaborate across offshore delivery teams, Product R&D, and client stakeholders to drive delivery quality and operational efficiency

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; 4+ years of IT industry experience with a minimum of 2 years in cloud integration roles spanning Private and/or Public Cloud environments; Hands-on expertise in Linux, virtualization, Kubernetes, Docker, CNIs (Calico/Multus), Heat templates, Ansible, and Helm Charts; strong YAML, shell, and Python scripting skills; Solid knowledge of L2/L3 protocols, Calico, MetalLB, load balancer configurations, NFV concepts, and cloud storage backends including Ceph, Cinder, Manila, iSCSI, and ZFS; Working knowledge of HTTP(S), TCP/IP, and REST APIs; Foundational understanding of cloud-native security principles, open-source tooling, and data center design including CLOS topology; Strong documentation discipline and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem-solving

Nice to have

Knowledge of AI agents and frameworks is a plus

Benefits

Excellent health benefits including choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option; Company credits toward medical and dental premiums; 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions; Stock Purchase Plan; Minimum 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually; Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave; Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs; Annual bonus opportunity under Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan