Hiring:
5G Core & Cloud RAN Engineer -
Ericsson Location:
Remote (anywhere within the USA) Must have an active USA work authorization We are looking for experienced Telecom Engineers with strong hands-on experience in Ericsson Cloud RAN, EPC, and 5G Core networks . This opportunity will support network operations, integration, testing, automation, upgrades, and troubleshooting in a lab environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Ericsson Cloud RAN and EPC operations, integration, and troubleshooting
- Work with 5G Core Network Functions including AMF, SMF, and UPF
- Perform lab integration, software upgrades, validation, troubleshooting, and post-upgrade testing
- Develop and execute automated test scripts using Python and/or C/C++
- Troubleshoot network, application, and protocol-level issues across RAN and Core environments
- Support test execution, issue analysis, RCA, and resolution of complex network problems
- Develop and execute MOPs/test procedures for network changes and upgrades
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, testing, and development teams
Required Skills:
- Strong hands-on experience with Ericsson 4G/5G network solutions
- Experience with Cloud RAN and/or EPC operations
- Strong understanding of 5G Core - AMF, SMF, UPF
- Hands-on experience with network integration, testing, upgrades, and troubleshooting
- Experience with Python and/or C/C++ test automation
- Good understanding of LTE/5G architecture, call flows, and telecom protocols
- Experience working in telecom lab environments
Preferred Skills:
- Ericsson ENM experience/certification
- Ericsson Private Networks experience/certification
- Cloud-native telecom experience including Kubernetes, containers, VNFs/CNFs
- Strong Linux and troubleshooting background
- Experience developing MOPs and performing
RCA Ideal Background:
We are particularly interested in engineers who have worked directly with Ericsson RAN/Core environments and can independently perform integration, testing, automation, upgrades, and complex troubleshooting.