Engineer V - System
Ericsson
Grow with us!
- This role is a hybrid position with the expectation to work onsite (3) three days a week in Santa Clara, California and relocation is not offered for this position.
- Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on EAD for this position.
Join a high-impact team within the BCSS CNE SPS Shared Development Cloud organization, focused on system engineering in cloud native development environment. We operate like a startup within a global enterprise — embracing SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) culture, driving innovation, and continuously evolving a state-of-the-art engineering environment that powers cloud-native infrastructure at scale. If you value the challenge of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to solve real-world problems and enjoy the challenge of creating scalable solutions that enhance user experience, this is the place for you.
What you will do:
As a System Engineer, you'll be at the heart of designing, developing, and operating the Ericsson Web Services, an internal cloud native development environment focusing on Kubernetes ecosystem and AI Operations. You’ll research emerging technologies, define architectural approaches, and build automated, resilient, and scalable systems across compute, networking, and containerized environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, architecture and implementation of AI infrastructure, ensuring that the Kubernetes platform, data, compute, and network infrastructures are integrated and optimized for AI workloads.
- Design, build and maintain SRE agent system that leverage Large Language Models (LLMs) and Model
- Context Protocol (MCP) to enable AI operations in EWS environment. Take the SRE on-duty support covering North American time zone.
- Build and maintain automation scripts and tooling for provisioning, monitoring, and operating the cloud infrastructure and platform.
- Contribute to Ericsson’s AI communities and engage with both internal and external ecosystem (e.g., academia, open source) to stay on the frontier of the AI domain.
- Collaborate with Ericsson research, product development, architecture, service, academy and multiple cross-function teams on the AI architecture and solution design to address both internal and customer use cases, especially for 5G/6G and IoT systems, dealing with massive datasets to enable smart networking, predictive operations, anomaly detection, and intelligent analysis.
The skills you bring:
- A curious builder who enjoys exploring and mastering new technologies, and a hands-on problem solver who thrives on diagnosing complex issues and designing practical solutions.
- Solid background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid understanding and hands-on experience on LLM-powered / MCP-based systems.
- Demonstrated experience operating and troubleshooting large-scale, production-grade cloud infrastructure - including compute, storage, networking, Linux system, virtualization, container, and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in scripting and programming with tools and languages such as Bash, Ansible, Python and Go.
- Broad understanding of the CNCF landscape with the ability to evaluate and work across the full modern cloud-native stack.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com.
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Santa Clara
Job details: Developer
Job Stage: Job Stage 6
Recruiter name: Tara Ivers
Hiring Manager: Rick Chen
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is:
• $164,000 - $225,500
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Sales Incentive Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for sales incentives as a part of Ericsson’s Sales Incentive Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson matches $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 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. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.