Integration Engineer (Early Career)

Ericsson•Plano, TX

About The Position

Ericsson is seeking an early-career Integration Engineer for its Core Network team within the Cloud Competence practice. The team consists of approximately 90 professionals delivering cloud and network solutions across North American telecommunications programs, supporting Tier 1 customers in the United States and Canada. Its work focuses on 5G Core deployment, cloud-native infrastructure, and network modernization. The team emphasizes intellectual curiosity, collaborative ownership, and continuous learning. The role involves deploying Ericsson and third-party cloud platforms, onboarding applications including 5G Core workloads, and performing lifecycle management activities at deployed sites. The engineer configures, validates, and troubleshoots infrastructure, develops automation and CI/CD workflows, documents test results and procedures, supports customers, and collaborates with delivery teams, Product R&D, and client stakeholders. The position is based in Plano, United States. Relocation is not offered. Ericsson does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position and does not hire F-1 candidates working on CPT or EAD.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2 years of IT industry experience, including a minimum of 2 years in cloud integration roles spanning private and/or public cloud environments.
Hands-on expertise in Linux, virtualization, Kubernetes, Docker, CNIs such as Calico and Multus, Heat templates, Ansible, and Helm Charts.
Strong YAML, shell, and Python scripting skills.
Knowledge of L2/L3 protocols, Calico, MetalLB, load balancer configurations, and NFV concepts.
Knowledge of cloud storage backends including Ceph, Cinder, Manila, iSCSI, and ZFS.
Working knowledge of HTTP(S), TCP/IP, and REST APIs.
Foundational understanding of cloud-native security principles, open-source tooling, and data center design including CLOS topology.
Strong documentation discipline and a proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of AI agents and frameworks.

Responsibilities

Deploy Ericsson and third-party cloud platforms, onboard applications including 5G Core workloads, and execute lifecycle management activities on deployed sites.
Configure, validate, and troubleshoot infrastructure components, including Juniper and Extreme switches and routers, and validate hardware against solution design specifications.
Develop repeatable automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and Git/Gerrit-based workflows for lab and production deployments.
Document test results, root cause analyses, and deployment procedures.
Support customers as a technical partner, providing knowledge transfer and building confidence in deployed solutions.
Collaborate with offshore delivery teams, Product R&D, and client stakeholders to improve delivery quality and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Annual short-term variable compensation plan with bonus opportunity, subject to eligibility and applicable rules.
Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option, with company credits toward premiums for employees and eligible covered dependents.
401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions of up to 4% when the employee contributes at least 5% of eligible pay, subject to plan limits.
Basic life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
Option to participate in the Ericsson Stock Purchase Plan.
At least 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually; paid time off is prorated based on start date.
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance.
Matching gifts.
Recognition programs.