We are looking for an Experienced Software Designer to craft the next generation Management and Orchestration solutions for Ericsson's product portfolio 4G/5G and Cloud-native portfolio within Business Area Cloud Software & Services (BCSS) Network Management (NM).
In this role, you will contribute across the full development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, system design, implementation, integration, verification, and deployment. You will work in a Lean and Agile environment, taking ownership of key components and contributing to technical direction and continuous improvement.
You will be part of an international, multi site organization, collaborating closely with other Business Area Cloud Software & Services Network Management Engineering Units and R&D sites.
What you will do
• Work in an agile environment with a strong focus on product quality, scalability, reliability and user experience• Take end to end ownership of software components and features, from design to deployment and lifecycle management• Contribute to technical design and architectural discussions, helping to shape the evolution of our Network Management and Orchestration solutions• Participate in analysis, coding, integration, verification, deployment and documentation• Collaborate in a DevOps environment, contributing to a culture of automation and continuous improvement• Contribute to CI/CD, test automation, and continuous delivery pipelines• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis on complex problems in a distributed, cloud native environment• Provide support to investigations of issues observed in test or production environments, in collaboration with support and operations teams• Work with cloud native and containerized environments (e.g. Kubernetes based platforms, microservices architectures)• Work with platform level services (e.g. identity, security, deployment frameworks, observability)• Apply AI driven technologies to improve development workflows, observability, quality and operational efficiency, using state-of-the-art development tools• Mentor and support colleagues, contributing to knowledge sharing and local technical communities• Continuously improve product quality and ways of working through data driven decisions and feedback loops
The skills you will bring
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or related field• At least 4 years of hands-on software development experience in complex software product environments, preferably within telecom, cloud-native solutions, or large-scale distributed systems• Solid understanding of software architecture and engineering principles, with experience in secure software development practices, including secure coding, vulnerability management, and secure development lifecycle methods and tools• Experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes)• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins or similar)• Strong programming skills in one or more of: Java, Python, Go or JavaScript• Familiarity with Linux as a development and runtime environment• Experience designing and implementing microservices or other distributed architectures• Proven experience working in distributed, multi site teams and collaborating effectively across time zones and cultures• Fluency in written and spoken English
Additional Requirements:• Experience with multi-environment deployment (Dev/Test/Staging)• Experience with observability (logging, metrics, tracing) and operational troubleshooting of distributed systems• Familiarity with AI / ML technologies and their application to software engineering, observability or automation use cases• Experience working with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices
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) || Genova
Req ID: 786662
Starting Salary in Primary Location: EUR 43200.0
The position includes benefits and employment conditions in accordance with the Telecomunications National Collective Labour Agreement and Company-Union Agreements.
We believe in rewarding talent fairly and transparently. We remain flexible to ensure we attract and retain exceptional people. Final offers may vary depending on experience, skill and other factors aligned with our Total Rewards philosophy.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications or related field
- At least 4 years of hands-on software development experience in complex software product environments
- Solid understanding of software architecture and engineering principles, including secure software development practices
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins or similar)
- Strong programming skills in one or more of: Java, Python, Go, JavaScript
- Familiarity with Linux as a development and runtime environment
- Experience designing and implementing microservices or other distributed architectures
- Proven experience working in distributed, multi-site teams and collaborating across time zones
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Experience with multi-environment deployment (Dev/Test/Staging)
- Experience with observability (logging, metrics, tracing) and operational troubleshooting of distributed systems
- Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their application to software engineering, observability, or automation
- Experience working with Agile methodologies and iterative development practices
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health options are positioned as core benefits with multiple plan choices in key markets. Official materials explicitly emphasize healthcare breadth as part of “Life at Ericsson.”
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Retirement Support — 401(k) with employer matching in the U.S., pensions in some regions, and broad access to an ESPP indicate strong long‑term financial support. Company filings and AGM materials describe share programs and post‑employment benefits as ongoing pillars of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted alongside generous parental leave in various locations. Time‑off entitlements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards offering.
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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.
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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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