About this opportunity:
We are looking for a RAN Integration Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of Radio Access Network (RAN) integration solutions across 4G and 5G environments. In this role, you will act as a technical authority, ensuring successful integration, modernization, and optimization of network solutions while supporting customers through complex transformation programs. You will work closely with engineering, operations, project teams, and customers to deliver scalable, high-quality, and innovative network solutions that meet business and technical objectives.
What you will do:
- Lead end-to-end RAN integration activities for 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G networks.
- Define solution architectures, integration strategies, and implementation plans.
- Ensure successful deployment, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of network solutions.
- Serve as the technical escalation point for complex integration and interoperability issues.
- Collaborate with customers, project managers, operations teams, and third-party vendors to ensure smooth delivery.
- Drive adoption of Cloud RAN, Open RAN, virtualization, and automation initiatives.
- Review network designs, configurations, and implementation plans to ensure quality and compliance.
- Support presales activities, technical proposals, solution development, and customer presentations.
- Identify risks, provide mitigation plans, and ensure delivery milestones are achieved.
- Mentor engineers and promote best practices, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
The skills you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in RAN integration, deployment, and network evolution projects to cover all RAN technologies.
- Strong knowledge of 2G, 3G, LTE and 5G technologies, network architecture, protocols, and integration processes.
- Experience with Ericsson RAN solutions, OSS/ENM platforms, and network management systems.
- Understanding of Cloud RAN, Open RAN, virtualization, and modern telecom architectures.
- Knowledge of automation tools and scripting languages such as Python or Ansible is an advantage.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and manage stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in dynamic, multi-vendor, and geographically distributed environments.
- Professional certifications in telecommunications, cloud, or 5G technologies are a plus.
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: Saudi Arabia (SA) || Riyadh
Req ID: 791373
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Extensive experience in RAN integration, deployment, and network evolution projects covering RAN technologies
- Strong knowledge of 2G, 3G, LTE, and 5G technologies, network architecture, protocols, and integration processes
- Experience with Ericsson RAN solutions, OSS/ENM platforms, and network management systems
- Understanding of Cloud RAN, Open RAN, virtualization, and modern telecommunications architectures
- Knowledge of automation tools and scripting languages such as Python or Ansible
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead technical discussions and manage stakeholders across multiple functions
- Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills
- Ability to work in dynamic, multi-vendor, and geographically distributed environments
- Professional certifications in telecommunications, cloud, or 5G technologies
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and reliable, with multiple medical plan choices, dental/vision, and mental-health/EAP resources. Available descriptions highlight healthcare and disability insurance as consistent strengths.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials point to an automatic company 401(k) contribution plus matching that can add up to a notably high employer contribution, and some regions also offer pension options. This structure is often cited as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs are characterized as generous, with sizable vacation allowances, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and strong parental leave in some locations. PTO is frequently highlighted as a standout element of the package.
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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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