About this Opportunity
Ericsson is looking for a Cloud Native Solution Architect to join our team in Canada. In this role, you will analyze, design, solution, customize, and deliver end-to-end Cloud platform solutions for our North American customers. You will be responsible for onboarding commercially available and open-source products, while translating customer needs and technology opportunities into detailed offerings, solutions, and implementations that drive profitable business outcomes. If you are passionate about cloud technology and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we would love to hear from you!
What you will do
- Analyze customer requirements, define solutions, and identify activities for deploying Ericsson and third-party cloud platforms, ensuring applications (5GC and others) are successfully onboarded
- Develop solution proposals with alternatives and deliver customer presentations
- Analyze requirements and prepare designs to meet customer needs
- Collaborate with Ericsson offshore and Product R&D teams to resolve defects and issues encountered during delivery
- Play a key role in advancing delivery quality and exceeding customer expectations
- Stay current with emerging technologies and share knowledge to support customer competence development
The skills you bring
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering; MBA is a plus
- 7-10+ years of overall experience in the IT industry
- At least 3+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in Private and/or Public Cloud domains
- Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux, Virtualization, and Container technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with networking technologies including CNIs (Calico/Multus), Heat templates, Ansible, and Helm Charts
- Hands-on experience in Cloud Networking, L2/L3 networking protocols, Calico, MetalLB, and Load Balancer concepts
- Proficiency in documenting test results and root-cause analysis
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Juniper and Extreme Switches and Routers
- Solid understanding of HTTP(S), TCP/IP, REST API, and other internet protocols
- Experience with Cloud Storage backend technologies such as Ceph, Cinder, Manila, iSCSI, and/or ZFS
- Expertise in YAML, Linux commands, and Shell scripting
- Understanding of Cloud Native Security principles and open-source tools
- Knowledge of Datacenter Design, Networking, and CLOS Topology
- Active engagement with CNCF, OpenStack, and other open-source communities
- Familiarity with open-source software and GitHub projects
- Familiarity with Go and Python programming languages
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Important Information
At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Toronto (Country/ City)
Job details: Solution Architect
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is
• Toronto, Canada: $99,500 CAD - $130,725 CAD
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also receive basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, plus at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering
- MBA
- 7-10+ years of overall IT industry experience
- 3+ years of experience as a Solution Architect in private and/or public cloud domains
- Strong troubleshooting skills in Linux, virtualization, and container technologies including Kubernetes and Docker
- Experience with networking technologies including CNIs such as Calico and Multus, Heat templates, Ansible, and Helm Charts
- Hands-on experience with cloud networking, L2/L3 networking protocols, Calico, MetalLB, and load balancer concepts
- Proficiency documenting test results and root-cause analysis
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Juniper and Extreme switches and routers
- Solid understanding of HTTP(S), TCP/IP, REST APIs, and other internet protocols
- Experience with cloud storage backend technologies such as Ceph, Cinder, Manila, iSCSI, and/or ZFS
- Expertise in YAML, Linux commands, and shell scripting
- Understanding of cloud-native security principles and open-source tools
- Knowledge of datacenter design, networking, and CLOS topology
- Active engagement with CNCF, OpenStack, and other open-source communities
- Familiarity with open-source software and GitHub projects
- Familiarity with Go and Python programming languages
What the Team is Saying
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — An automatic employer contribution of 3% plus up to 4% in matching is outlined for U.S. employees, enabling a potential 7% total employer contribution subject to plan rules. Feedback suggests this is a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The U.S. package specifies at least 15 vacation days for new hires, up to 3 personal days, 11 holidays, and 80 hours of sick time, with flexibility noted in taking time away. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth and usability are strong points.
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Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay, subject to eligibility. Feedback suggests these policies provide meaningful support for families.
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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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