As Ericsson Finland, we have been privileged to be part of building the Finnish society already since 1918. Over the course of these hundred years, together with our customers and partners we have shaped the Finnish society to what it is today - a leading edge country of technology and digitalization. The same building blocks - enthusiasm, innovations and highly skilled people - carry us towards the next hundred years.
Ericsson is a significant R\&D actor in Finland, focusing on product and network security, cloud, 5G and 6G research. Ericsson Finland employs around 600 professionals and our main office in Finland is in Jorvas, Kirkkonummi.
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Join Ericsson's Distributed Cloud team as a Software Developer Intern and help build the Cloud Container Distribution that powers 5G Core and Cloud RAN. You'll be contributing to real product features, with a strong focus on AI/LLM agentic workflows integrated into a modern cloud-native stack. You'll also get hands-on exposure to Kubernetes and cloud networking in a production-grade environment.
What you will do?
• Explore and apply agentic workflows (LLM-powered assistants and automations) to optimize engineering processes and improving customer experience e.g., faster troubleshooting, better onboarding, configuration management and smarter documentation use etc.• Work with Kubernetes as a platform: help build, configure, and operate services that run in clusters.• Support networking aspects of cloud platforms (service connectivity, traffic policies, and reliability)• Collaborate in a cross-functional environment: participate in planning, pair programming, reviews, and demos; write clear documentation.• Evaluate your solutions for usability, maintainability, security, and impact; and iterate based on feedback.
Basic qualifications:
• Enrolled in a BS/MS program in CS/EE/CE (or related).• Strong Python skills and solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.• Experience with Kubernetes or cloud-native observability (Prometheus/Grafana, tracing, log pipelines).• Familiarity with LLMs/AI concepts: prompt design, function/tool calling, RAG basics, evaluation.• Working knowledge of Linux and containers; ability to read logs and troubleshoot systems.• Understanding of networking fundamentals.• Clear communication, curiosity, and a bias for hands-on experimentation.
Bonus points:
• Exposure to agent frameworks (LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI) or vector databases.• Experience in fine tuning LLMs or other ML models.• Experience in Kubernetes administration and life-cycle management.• Go (Golang) proficiency is a plus.• Interest in telecom/5G, CNFs, or large-scale distributed systems.
Why join us?
• Contribute to developer infrastructure used in real environments.• Apply AI agents to tangible cloud and networking problems.• Mentorship, code reviews, and a learning-friendly environment with room to publish internal results and demos.
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?
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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.
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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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Ericsson adopts a hybrid work model globally because we know balance matters. Sometimes things are better in real life. Other times we can be more productive at home. Our hybrid approach gives you the best of both worlds.
