Core Network Performance & Automation Engineer

Ericsson; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson AB is seeking an Automated Operations Core Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to monitor and improve Core Network performance. You will analyze KPIs, investigate anomalies, and support automated monitoring and dashboards, collaborating with Core Network Operations and other teams to enhance troubleshooting and service quality.

The role requires a 1.5+ year telecom background, knowledge of 4G/5G Core, Excel proficiency, and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1.5 years in telecommunications with Core Network exposure.
• Knowledge of 4G/LTE and 5G Core architecture.
• Experience in performance monitoring or network troubleshooting is a plus.
• Familiar with MME/SGW/PGW/AMF/SMF/UPF/IMS is advantageous.
• Strong Excel and reporting tool knowledge.
• English proficiency for technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Core Network performance across domains to ensure service quality.
• Analyze KPIs and trends to identify degradation and anomalies.
• Investigate performance anomalies using trends, thresholds and baselines.
• Prepare performance reports and document findings clearly.
• Contribute to automation, dashboards, and reporting improvements.
• Collaborate with Core Network Operations and Performance Management teams.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Performance analysis

Network troubleshooting

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or related

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Scripting

Job description

Ericsson AB is seeking an Automated Operations Core Engineer in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to monitor and improve Core Network performance. You will analyze KPIs, investigate anomalies, and support automated monitoring and dashboards, collaborating with Core Network Operations and other teams to enhance troubleshooting and service quality.

The role requires a 1.5+ year telecom background, knowledge of 4G/5G Core, Excel proficiency, and English communication skills.