Packet Core Integration Engineer

## Join our Team About this opportunity: We are looking for a skilled and delivery-focused Packet Core Integration Engineer to join our team at Ericsson. In this role, you will be responsible for 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. You will ensure on-time, first-time-right delivery while maintaining a superior customer experience. This is a hands-on technical role suited for a senior engineer who thrives in complex, multi-vendor, cloud-native environments and takes pride in precision, quality, and customer satisfaction. What you will do: • Plan and execute end-to-end integrations of Packet Core solutions — both virtualized and cloud-native — on customer or Ericsson cloud platforms including CEE, ECCD, and Kubernetes-based environments • Perform installation, configuration, upgrade, migration, and acceptance testing for Packet Core and Policy nodes such as MME, SGW, PGW, AMF, SMF, UPF, PCRF, and PCF • Analyse customer requirements and translate HLD/LLD into executable 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 human error during integrations and upgrades • Produce and maintain technical documentation including MoPs, as-built documents, configuration baselines, and test reports • Act as technical lead for small to medium engagements, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with design, Solution Architecture, and customer teams • Contribute to the evolution of methods, tools, and best practices for Packet Core deployment within the unit • Ensure all work adheres to Ericsson's quality, security, and compliance standards, including change management and documentation requirements The skills you bring: • Strong hands-on experience with Packet Core products including EPC and/or 5G Core control and user plane functions, PCC/PCG, or equivalent solutions • Solid understanding of mobile core architecture across 3G, 4G, and 5G, including protocols such as GTP, Diameter, HTTP/2, SBI, SCTP, and IP routing • Practical experience with Linux, virtualization, and cloud-native technologies including VMware, OpenStack, CEE/ECCD, Kubernetes, Helm, and containerized deployments • Proficiency in automation and scripting using Python, Bash, Ansible, and CI/CD concepts • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills across multi-vendor, multi-layer environments • Proven customer-facing competence with the ability to lead technical discussions with customer engineers and architects • Fluency in English, both spoken and written; additional local languages are an advantage • 5 to 8 or more years of relevant experience in Core or Packet Core integration or operations, including lead or senior engineer responsibilities • University degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Information Technology, or an equivalent qualification • Relevant certifications in cloud, Kubernetes, IP, or security are a distinct advantage 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?Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.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. Primary country and city: Tunisia (TN) || Tunis Req ID: 784503