Principal Engineer

Ericsson AB; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Wireless Enterprise Division in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Principal Engineer for its SD-WAN team. You will design and implement SD-WAN Bonding solutions end-to-end, collaborating with data and control plane engineers to build a robust, scalable solution.

The role emphasizes performance improvements, documentation of design specs and test results, and active use of AI tools in development. Strong leadership, communication, and cross-team collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of software development experience in networking and data path.
• Expertise in SD-WAN, bonding, routing, DNS, and traffic steering.
• Strong C and Python programming skills.
• Kernel programming experience.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading a development team.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement SD-WAN Bonding solutions End to End.
• Work on performance improvements.
• Collaborate with Data Plane and Control Plane Engineers to design and develop the end-to-end solution.
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and results.
• Active use of AI tools in development.
• Handle customer escalations.
• Improve solution stability and quality.

Skills

SD-WAN

Bonding

C/Python

Kernel programming

Debugging

Technical leadership

English communication

End-to-end ownership

Tools

DPDK

DNS

Traffic Steering

Job description

About this Opportunity:

We are looking for a Principal Engineer in the SD-WAN team of Ericsson Wireless Enterprise Division. You will work with a group of dedicated engineers passionate about developing world-class SD-Wan, Bonding, Traffic Steering Solution

Join our Team

About this Opportunity:

We are looking for a Principal Engineer in the SD-WAN team of Ericsson Wireless Enterprise Division. You will work with a group of dedicated engineers passionate about developing world-class SD-Wan, Bonding, Traffic Steering Solution

You will do:

• Design and implement SD-Wan Bonding solutions End to End
• Work on Performance improvements
• Collaborate with other Data Plane and Control plane Engineers to Design and Develop the End to End Solution
• Document design specifications, test procedures, and results
• Active use of AI tools in Development
• Handle Customer Escalations
• Improve Solution Stability and Quality

You will bring:

• 12+ years of experience as a member of a software development in the field of Networking and Data Path
• Excellent Knowledge of
  • DPDK, SD-WAN, Routing, DNS, Traffic Steering, Bonding
  • Kernel Programming
  • C/ Python
  • Debugging Skills
  • Experience in Technical Leading a Development Team
  • Knowledge of Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication
  • Collaboration skills with peers, Product Managers, Solution Team and Customers
  • Ability to Architect, Design, Code , Handle Customer escalations
  • Ability to Groom backlog, Create Stories with a Clear Definition of Done,
  • Worked in an Environment of End to End ownership from Dev to Test to Support
  • Hands on Coding and Debugging
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
  • High self-motivation and the ability to work independently while being a great teammate
  • A track record of successful cross-team and cross-site cooperation
• All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification

All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification