About this opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join our Core Networks Team, responsible for designing, configuring, deploying and Testing our Packet Core Controller, Packet Core Gateway, and Cloud Core Policy Controller Solutions. You will be instrumental in implementing complex 5G Core packet core network architectures and policy management frameworks that drive enterprise telecommunications infrastructure. This role bridges network design and operational deployment, requiring technical depth and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
What you will do:
Design and architect, 5G packet Core and Policy Functions
Develop comprehensive design documentation on network topology, policy frameworks, and integration strategies
Configure policy rules, charging mechanisms, and gating functions across network elements
Deploy policy solutions in production environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure
Troubleshoot policy conflicts and optimize network performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on implementation timelines and technical specifications
Conduct testing and validation of 5G Packet Core and Policy Functions
Upgrade 5G Packet Core and Policy Functions
Document procedures and maintain technical design documentation
The skills you bring:
11+ yrs of Strong expertise in PCC/PCG and Policy functions
Proficiency in Packet Core Network Design and Deployment
Experience with policy management systems and network function integration
Knowledge of telecom protocols and charging/gating mechanisms
Technical writing & documentation skills, Strong Troubleshooting Skills
Problem-solving abilities in complex network environments
Project coordination and stakeholder communication
Relevant certifications or hands-on experience with major telecom vendors (Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, Huawei etc.)
Customer Handling Skills
Good to have
Exposure to any or more of the following Cloud Core applications/environment is desired
OpenStack (CEE)/Kubernetes (CCD)
IP Switching and Routing
Should have worked in a similar role earlier
Past experience with Ericsson will be preferred
Good knowledge of 3GPP in 5G Packet Core & Policy
"All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification."
Skills Required
- 11+ years expertise in PCC/PCG and Policy functions
- Proficiency in Packet Core Network Design and Deployment
- Experience with policy management systems and network function integration
- Knowledge of telecom protocols and charging/gating mechanisms
- Technical writing and documentation skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex network environments
- Project coordination and stakeholder communication experience
- Relevant certifications or hands-on experience with major telecom vendors (Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, Huawei)
- Customer handling skills
- Academic credentials from recognized and accredited institutions (subject to verification)
- Exposure to Cloud Core environments (OpenStack, Kubernetes)
- Experience with IP switching and routing
- Past experience in a similar role
- Good knowledge of 3GPP in 5G Packet Core and Policy
- Past experience with Ericsson (preferred)
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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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