RAN Integration Architect: 4G/5G & Open RAN Lead

Ericsson GmbH; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson GmbH in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a RAN Integration Solution Architect to lead design and delivery of radio access network integration across 2G/3G/4G LTE and 5G.

You will define architectures, ensure deployment, testing, and acceptance, and mentor engineers while collaborating with customers, project teams, and vendors.

The role emphasizes Cloud RAN, Open RAN, virtualization, and automation, with strong communication and stakeholder management required.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience in RAN integration and network evolution.
• Experience across 2G, 3G, 4G LTE and 5G technologies advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of RAN architectures, protocols, and integration processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end RAN integration for 2G–5G networks.
• Define architectures, integration strategies and implementation plans.
• Ensure deployment, testing, and acceptance of network solutions.
• Act as technical escalation point for complex issues.
• Collaborate with customers, project teams and vendors.
• Drive adoption of Cloud RAN, Open RAN, virtualization and automation.
• Support presales activities and technical proposals.

Skills

RAN integration

Cloud RAN

Open RAN

Virtualization

Python/Ansible

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Ericsson RAN solutions

OSS ENM platforms

Network management systems

Job description

Ericsson GmbH in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking a RAN Integration Solution Architect to lead design and delivery of radio access network integration across 2G/3G/4G LTE and 5G.

You will define architectures, ensure deployment, testing, and acceptance, and mentor engineers while collaborating with customers, project teams, and vendors.

The role emphasizes Cloud RAN, Open RAN, virtualization, and automation, with strong communication and stakeholder management required.