Senior Site Reliability Engineer

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Athlone, Leinster
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
We are shaping the future of digital connectivity the world relies on.
The Role
The role involves designing, implementing, and operating cloud-native services using Kubernetes, automating CI/CD processes, and managing system reliability and performance.
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About this Opportunity
Are you detail-oriented with experience in software engineering, appliances, or system engineering? Are you passionate about designing and operating cloud-native production services at scale? Do you enjoy working with open-source projects and distributed system design, focusing on operational stability and performance? Are you a software engineer that would like a change of pace and skillset?
The EWS Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) team offers an excellent opportunity in a fast-paced, innovative, and highly collaborative technical environment. We invite you to explore our Ericsson Web Services (EWS) offering to learn more: https://ews.rnd.gic.ericsson.se
We are looking for an open-minded, self-driven team member to join a group of top-tier SREs in Shared Development Clouds. With a solution-oriented attitude and an engineering-focused culture, we are responsible for architecting, designing, implementing, deploying, and operating full-stack cloud-native infrastructure and platforms-from hardware to microservices-to enable Ericsson's cloud-native development environment and 5G business.
What you will do
  • Integrate open-source projects within the CNCF landscape: https://www.cncf.io
  • Design, implement, test, and operate high-quality, failure-resistant private clouds using Kubernetes and the cloud-native ecosystem, ensuring reliability and performance at scale.
  • Automate and build advanced CI/CD platforms and software supply chains.• Develop monitoring, logging, alerting, and proactive issue responses.
  • Build data center networks, Kubernetes CNIs solutions, and distributed storage systems such as Ceph and Kubernetes CSIs.
  • Engage in scaling, performance tuning, systematic problem-solving, cloud-native security, and Kubernetes hardening.

What you will bring
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field
  • A commitment to continuous learning and a passion for open-source technology.
  • A knack for creating tools to automate routine tasks; organized and meticulous.
  • Ability to thrive in a team setting at a startup pace, with an open mind and self-drive.
  • Flexibility to manage on-call duties.
  • Expertise in Linux (RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu) and Linux kernel knowledge is a plus.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Go, Python, C/C++)
  • Experience in research, software development, platform development, hardware or appliances, IT, service operations, and cloud operations.
  • Skills in Linux system administration and network administration.
  • A strong background in software development is an advantage
  • Knowledge of data center infrastructure, replication, scaling, and performance tuning.
  • Familiarity with metrics, monitoring, and integrating open-source tools.
  • Experience with CI/CD tooling and release engineering.
  • Experience with public clouds (Azure, AWS, GCP) and comfort with Go, Python, bash scripts, etc.
  • Experience with tools such as Git, GitLab, Docker, Rancher, Jenkins, ELK, Redis, Spinnaker, GitOps, Kubeflow, and Ceph.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools like Ansible and Terraform.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud-native and Kubernetes ecosystems.
  • Experience with eBPF and familiarity with Kubeflow/TensorFlow.
  • Understanding of cloud technologies: compute, storage, network, database, and security

Top Skills

Ansible
C/C++
Ceph
Docker
Ebpf
Elk
Git
Gitlab
Gitops
Go
Jenkins
Kubeflow
Kubernetes
Python
Rancher
Redis
Spinnaker
Terraform

What the Team is Saying

Granville
Nicole
Vishal
Mayank
Emily
Aditi
Sneha
Sola
Olga
Christoph
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The Company
HQ: Stockholm
89,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1876

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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