Are you interested in how mobile networks work and want to build your career in telecommunications?
Join Ericsson as a 5G Core Network Engineer Intern and become part of a team responsible for the technologies behind modern mobile communications.
You will collaborate with experienced engineers on real customer projects, supporting the integration, testing and deployment of 4G and 5G Core Network solutions.
From day one, you will contribute to real deployments and gradually take ownership of integration activities supporting live networks and digital services used by millions of people every day.
This role offers the opportunity to build solid technical foundations while learning from experienced professionals and gaining exposure to some of the most widely adopted technologies in the telecom industry.
Whether your interest is in 5G, network technologies, automation or problem solving, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to real customer deployments.
What You Will Do
- Support the integration, configuration and validation of 4G/5G Core Network solutions.
- Participate in network deployment, commissioning and service activation activities.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers on customer projects and technology demonstrations.
- Participate in technology trials and innovation activities related to next-generation network solutions.
- Investigate technical issues and contribute to troubleshooting and problem resolution.
- Support testing activities to ensure solution quality, reliability and performance.
- Use automation tools to improve testing, deployment and operational efficiency.
- Prepare technical documentation, test reports and implementation guides.
- Continuously expand your knowledge of 5G Core technologies, network architectures and modern engineering practices.
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
- Up to two years of professional experience.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Basic knowledge of networking, Linux, virtualization or scripting is an advantage.
- Interest in automation, AI and emerging technologies.
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
- Curiosity, initiative and a proactive mindset.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and international environment.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience with 4G/5G Core Network technologies.
- Exposure to real customer projects, technology trials and large-scale network deployments.
- The opportunity to work with automation and modern telecommunications solutions.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and technical experts.
- Continuous learning and professional development.
- An international environment where you can collaborate across different countries, technologies and teams.
- Practical experience with technologies widely adopted across the telecom industry.
- A strong foundation for building a long-term career in telecommunications and network engineering.
Tirocinio Extracurriculare Internship conditions
We provide a monthly internship reimbursement of €1.000 and meal vouchers valued at €9.
Please note that this is an office-based role requiring your attendance at the office five days per week, allowing you to fully integrate with our team, collaborate directly with colleagues, and experience our dynamic work environment firsthand.
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 solutions never seen before 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? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion 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. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: Italy (IT) || Roma
Req ID: 787889
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Computer, Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field
- Up to two years of professional experience
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Basic knowledge of networking, Linux, virtualization or scripting
- Interest in automation, AI and emerging technologies
- Strong willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
- Curiosity, initiative and a proactive mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and international environment
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes employer‑verified medical, dental, and vision plans, along with HSAs/FSAs and EAP/mental‑health support. Wellbeing initiatives are highlighted as part of Life at Ericsson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching that is employer‑verified, with mentions of match levels varying by time and team and pension support in some regions. This is frequently cited as a solid pillar of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as competitive in many U.S. postings, with examples up to 16 weeks maternity and 6 weeks parental/adoption at 100% pay. Family‑friendly policies and return‑to‑work support are also called out.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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