Solution Architect - Packet Core

## Join our Team About this opportunity: As a Solution Architect – Packet Core, you will design and lead implementation of 4G/5G core network solutions that sit at the heart of our customers’ mobile networks. You will translate business and technical requirements into robust, cloud‑native Packet Core architectures that are reliable, secure, and easy to operate at scale. You will join a highly skilled Packet Core team focused on delivering and operating Ericsson’s industry‑leading 5G Core portfolio in a reliable and predictable way, increasing automation and efficiency in our delivery and operations, and continuously building competence in cloud, containers and emerging technologies such as AI/ML. This is a collaborative, learning‑oriented environment where people challenge and support each other and feel accountable for customer outcomes. What you will do: * Lead end‑to‑end technical design for 4G/5G Packet Core (EPC/5GC) solutions, * Analyze customer requirements and environments * Drive integrated project governance * Champion automation and CI/CD in Packet Core delivery and operations, leveraging tools such as Cloud Core Pipelines, GitLab and CNOM to enable repeatable, tested deployments of CNFs on Kubernetes‑based platforms. * Collaborate effectively in distributed teams (Market Areas, Solution Areas, SDUs), facilitating clear communication and technical alignment across locations and time zones. * Provide technical leadership to delivery and operations teams, ensuring a smooth handover from design to integration/operations and supporting troubleshooting of complex issues when needed. * Share knowledge and mentor others, contributing to internal communities, training sessions and solution documentation so that the wider team can learn from your experience. The skills you bring: * Solid hands‑on experience with 4G/5G Packet Core (EPC/5GC) in design, integration or operations. * Fluent English skills * Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, security concepts relevant to mobile core networks. * Experience with cloud‑native technologies – containers and Kubernetes‑based platforms, CNFs. * Proven ability to collaborate in cross‑functional, distributed teams, * Strong problem‑solving skills, with the ability to decompose complex issues, propose pragmatic options and explain trade‑offs to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. * A learning and sharing mindset 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: Mexico (MX) || Mexico City Req ID: 784344