Are you detail-oriented with experience in software, 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?
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.
• 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.
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: Ireland (IE) || Athlone
Req ID: 783234
Skills Required
- Experience with CEE10 Design DGS
- Experience with SDI3 Upgrade
- Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration Skills
- Experience with SDI3 Solution Design
- Experience with SDI3 Integration
- Experience with GDCE
- Coaching and Mentoring Skills
- Demonstrated Innovation and Creativity
- Experience with Google GCP
- Experience with AWS Public Cloud
- Experience with Azure Public Cloud
- Experience with AWS Outpost
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage includes employer‑verified medical, dental, and vision plans, along with HSAs/FSAs and EAP/mental‑health support. Wellbeing initiatives are highlighted as part of Life at Ericsson.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching that is employer‑verified, with mentions of match levels varying by time and team and pension support in some regions. This is frequently cited as a solid pillar of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is described as competitive in many U.S. postings, with examples up to 16 weeks maternity and 6 weeks parental/adoption at 100% pay. Family‑friendly policies and return‑to‑work support are also called out.
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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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