Packet Core Integration Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Packet Core Integration Engineer to join Ericsson’s team. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality integration, configuration and acceptance of Ericsson Packet Core solutions—including EPC, 5G Core, PCC/PCG and related cloud core nodes—into live customer networks.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and execute end‑to‑end integrations of virtualized and cloud‑native Packet Core solutions on customer or Ericsson cloud platforms (CEE, ECCD, Kubernetes).
• Perform installation, configuration, upgrade, migration and acceptance testing for core and policy nodes such as MME, SGW, PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF, PCRF and PCF.
• Translate high‑level designs into detailed Methods of Procedure, implementation plans and integration checklists.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across core network, transport, cloud and security domains, driving root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop automation scripts, pipelines and playbooks to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, including MoPs, as‑built documents, configuration baselines and test reports.
• Act as technical lead for small to medium engagements, mentor junior engineers and coordinate with design, solution architecture and customer teams.
• Contribute to the evolution of methods, tools and best practices while ensuring compliance with Ericsson’s quality, security and change‑management standards.

Required profile

• 5‑8+ years of experience in core or packet‑core integration or operations, preferably in a senior or lead engineering role.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Packet Core products (EPC, 5G Core, PCC/PCG) and a solid understanding of 3G/4G/5G mobile core architecture.
• Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers and deliver first‑time‑right solutions.
• Fluent English communication skills; additional local languages are a plus.

Required skills

• Packet Core functions: EPC, 5G Core, PCC/PCG, MME, SGW, PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF, PCRF, PCF.
• Protocols: GTP, Diameter, HTTP/2, SBI, SCTP, IP routing.
• Linux, virtualization (VMware, OpenStack) and cloud‑native technologies (CEE/ECCD, Kubernetes, Helm, containers).
• Automation and scripting: Python, Bash, Ansible, CI/CD concepts.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills in multi‑vendor, multi‑layer environments.