Automation Engineer (Entry Level)

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Cloud Integration Engineer
Location: Plano, TX
About this opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Integration Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable infrastructure platforms. This role focuses on Kubernetes-based environments, cloud networking, and DevOps practices, with opportunities to explore emerging technologies such as Generative AI and LLM-based solutions.
What you will do:
• Design, configure, deploy, and manage Kubernetes environments in production• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across Linux, Kubernetes, and configuration management systems• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery• Develop and maintain automation using YAML, shell scripting, and tools like Ansible• Manage and optimize containerized applications and microservices architectures• Implement and support cloud-native networking solutions, including load balancing and network policies• Work with distributed storage systems (e.g., NetApp/Ceph) to ensure data availability and performance• Apply cloud-native security principles and best practices across infrastructure and applications• Support deployment and lifecycle management of containerized network functions (VNFs/CNFs)• Contribute to GenAI/RAG solutions and LLM-based applications
The skills you bring:
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science• Strong experience with Kubernetes, including cluster deployment and operations• Solid debugging skills in Linux environments• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including:
o TCP/IP
o Routing and switching
o L2/L3 networking protocols
o Cluster networking• Experience with DevOps tools and processes, such as:
o Git, Jenkins, GitLab
o Jira, Confluence
o Ansible or similar automation tools• Proficiency in Docker and containerization technologies• Experience with Python, YAML and shell scripting• Familiarity with cloud-native networking tools such as Calico and MetalLB• Experience with distributed storage systems, preferably Ceph/NetApp
Preferred Qualifications• Understanding of cloud-native security principles and open-source security tools• Experience with microservices architectures• Familiarity with virtualized and containerized network functions (VNF/CNF)• Exposure to Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and LLM experimentation• Experience working in on-premises or hybrid cloud environments• Experience in telecommunications or network-centric environments
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?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)
Job details: Automation Engineer
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Salary Range:
Bachelors: $94,050
Hiring Bonus:
Bachelors: $8,500
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson's full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short-term and long-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.