About this opportunity:
At Ericsson, we are the world leader in 5G innovation and deployment, powering a connected future where technology improves the way we live and work. With unmatched expertise and market penetration in 5G New Radio (NR), we are shaping the future of communication and pioneering advancements that will lead us into the era of 6G.
The Opportunity:
Reliability earns trust. As part of our RAN System Verification team, you will work in advanced lab environments to verify, troubleshoot, and deliver Ericsson's 5G New Radio (NR) solutions on high-performance General Purpose Processors (GPP), with sharp focus on performance, scalability and quality. You will validate system behaviour under high-load traffic scenarios, ensure that capacity and performance targets are met, and influence release decisions across our global product portfolio.
What you will do:
- Provide technical leadership for end-to-end system verification of 5G features, shaping verification priorities from feature readiness to release in alignment with business strategy and customer outcomes
- Act as a technical specialist in system performance analysis using logs, traces, and KPIs such as throughput, latency, resource utilization, and QoS/QoE indicators to identify systemic bottlenecks and drive product-level improvements.
- Lead complex, cross-layer investigations across PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, and IP, applying advanced root-cause analysis to resolve complex performance and capacity issues.
- Perform requirement analysis for feature integration and verification to ensure alignment with customer expectations and network performance objectives.
- Perform capacity and performance verification of RAN systems under high-load traffic scenarios comprising Max supported UEs per cell/DU, throughput (DL/UL), control plane capacity and mobility under load.
- Establish verification methodologies and quality standards that represent live network scenarios and provide coverage for performance, capacity, Stability and customer experience.
- Provide technical direction, coaching, and mentorship to verification engineers and contribute to the development of organizational competence in modern (AI) system verification practices.
- Drive continuous improvement of products, verification frameworks, test coverage, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and AI-assisted verification practices, improving efficiency, quality, and time to market.
- Lead collaboration across RAN development, integration/CI, product management and other stakeholders organization to resolve issues and secure high-quality deliveries.
- Lead customer trials and field issue reproduction, move quickly from symptoms to root cause and provide clear defect reports with actionable next steps.
The skills you bring
- Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
- 8 - 12+ years of hands-on experience in system-level verification, deployment, integration, and troubleshooting of LTE/5G NR baseband and radio systems, including demonstrated technical leadership.
- Strong understanding of wireless communication systems (LTE/5G NR), RAN architecture and protocol stack, and 5G NR air-interface technologies.
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and troubleshooting performance issues at PHY/MAC layer, including link curve verification, channel-quality assessment, and evaluation under diverse and adverse channel conditions.
- Deep expertise of system level KPIs (throughput, latency, resource load, QoS/QoE) and the ability to identify performance bottlenecks.
- Experience working with Channel emulators, fading technologies, traffic generation and test tools (for example UE simulators, Viavi, real UEs).
- Advanced Linux skills and solid knowledge of IP routing, switching, and networking.
- Demonstrated success in influencing product, architecture, and release decisions through data-driven verification insights and technical judgment.
- Programming, automation, and scripting skills (for example Python, Bash, Java) and solid understanding of CI/CD concepts.
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools (for example Git, Gerrit, Jenkins) in a modern development and integration environment.
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with a focus on verification improvements and innovation.
- Demonstrated customer focus, including experience supporting customer trials, reproducing field issues and assessing risk.
Nice to have:
- Exposure to Cloud-Native RAN, O-RAN Architecture.
- Experience with commercial UE chipset platform testing (Qualcomm, MediaTek etc) and end-to-end performance validation.
- Knowledge of cloud-native principles, containerization, and microservices-based architectures.
- Familiarity with AI/ML tooling for test analytics and anomaly detection.
- Software development skills, particularly in Java and Python.
Why Join Us:
- Work with global experts in a high-performing, innovative, and global engineering environment.
- Work on cutting-edge 5G technology and be at the forefront of 6G innovation.
- Contribute directly to the quality of live networks and customer experience worldwide.
- Build deep expertise in system-level performance, capacity and reliability engineering.
- Flexible work environment, career growth and a diverse, inclusive environment.
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: India (IN) ||
Req ID: 789643
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- 8–12+ years of hands-on experience in system-level verification, deployment, integration, and troubleshooting of LTE/5G NR baseband and radio systems
- Technical leadership experience in system verification
- Strong understanding of wireless communication systems, LTE/5G NR, RAN architecture, protocol stacks, and 5G NR air-interface technologies
- Experience analyzing and troubleshooting PHY/MAC performance issues, link curves, channel quality, and adverse channel conditions
- Expertise with system-level KPIs including throughput, latency, resource utilization, QoS, and QoE
- Experience with channel emulators, fading technologies, traffic generation tools, UE simulators, Viavi, or real UEs
- Advanced Linux skills and knowledge of IP routing, switching, and networking
- Programming, automation, and scripting skills using tools such as Python, Bash, or Java
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts
- Experience with configuration management and automation tools such as Git, Gerrit, and Jenkins
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Customer trial support, field issue reproduction, and risk assessment experience
- Exposure to Cloud-Native RAN and O-RAN architecture
- Experience testing commercial UE chipset platforms such as Qualcomm or MediaTek
- Knowledge of cloud-native principles, containerization, and microservices architectures
- Familiarity with AI/ML tooling for test analytics and anomaly detection
- Software development experience, particularly in Java and Python
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage options are described as broad, with multiple medical plan choices (often three) plus dental and mental health resources. U.S. materials also reference PPO and HDHP options, and some teams contribute to HSAs.
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Retirement Support — U.S. postings outline a 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching that reaches 4% when employees contribute 5%. This combination is repeatedly listed in role postings and characterized as strong for the sector.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. job descriptions frequently cite up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental/adoption leave at 100% pay. These benefits are positioned as exceeding many U.S. corporate policies.
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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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