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VP Engineering

Ericsson
paid time off, sick time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Plano
Oct 14, 2025
Join our Team About this opportunity: Job locations: Santa Clara,CA or Plano,TX (USA) or Gothenburg, Sweden Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor US work authorizations for this job position including H-1B, O-1, and TN. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on EAD for this position. As the VP of Engineering for Private Cellular Networks, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic vision, executing the product roadmap, and ensuring engineering and operational excellence for our private cellular network offerings. You will lead, grow, and inspire a cross-functional team of R&D leaders - engineers, technical experts, program managers, and test personnel to develop and deliver world-class solutions that cater to our clients' diverse needs. Your concepts are strong, and you have a good working knowledge of networking (protocols, forwarding/switching infrastructure, virtualized and cloud native architectures) and cellular (centralized and distributed RAN, 5GC, mobile edge compute). You have also worked extensively on deploying products on public cloud infrastructure like AWS/Azure/GCP. You have a fundamental knowledge of how Machine Learning works and have used those concepts to create better troubleshooting and insights on products you have shipped. You possess the necessary skills to work in a highly collaborative, inclusive, and agile atmosphere in partnership with cross-functional teams. You are the kind of person who is always thinking outside the box but extremely focused on deliveries that are customer facing. You have built up a reputation of "can do" and have extensive followers who believe that if they work with you, they will get to work on some of the most interesting projects in their career. You also have had extensive experience in managing remote teams and developing leaders. Reporting directly to the SVP of Products, you will provide leadership to an Engineering team spread across many worldwide geographies (Europe, Asia, USA) What will you do: Strategic Leadership Strategic thinker with a customer-focused mindset and the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions Champion new opportunities for innovation and growth within the private cellular network domain, considering emerging technologies and customer demands (e.g. AIOps, Security, Neutral Host Networks, NaaS, etc.) Collaborate with the Product Management to align engineering efforts with market needs, competitive response, and customer requirements Partner with other business functions (Sales, Sales Engineering, Customer Success, Services, Support, etc.) to ensure successful product launches and market adoption Engineering Excellence Set the engineering vision and build the technical product roadmap. Be deeply involved in the architecture, UX, design, execution, and delivery of secure, scalable private cellular network solutions that can run across various deployment architectures, address different vertical markets, and diverse use cases Ensure the consistent application of best engineering management and organizational development practices, quality standards, and efficient development processes within the engineering team Foster a culture of innovation, automation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence across the engineering organization Attract, mentor, and retain top engineering talent, building a team capable of delivering exceptional results Establish key metrics and processes that continuously improve product quality, feature velocity, release predictability, and end-to-end automation Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with legal, regulatory, and privacy teams to ensure compliance with internal processes, relevant industry standards, security regulations, and certifications Engage with key stakeholders and customers to gather insights, validate product direction, and build strong relationships with other Business Units/Product Development Units inside Ericsson The skills you bring: Minimum Qualifications: Twenty (20+) years of work experience, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science Fifteen (15+) years of leadership track record in global engineering roles, ideally within the telecommunications or networking industry Strong understanding of wireless (preferably cellular) technologies and fundamentals, including Wi-Fi, 4G/LTE, 5G Radio and Core Network, Mobility and Security, NHN, DAS, and beyond Strong expertise with agile software-development methodology, CI/CD pipeline development, and deployment of SaaS services Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving business objectives and driving growth Critical thinking skills to make intelligent and defendable decisions in a fast-paced environment Fifteen (15+) years of experience with cloud technology having delivered cloud managed product offerings with a focus on DevOps best practices Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and DevOps tools (Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, etc.) Hands-on approach with the ability to dive deep into technical details Strong understanding and experience with SaaS business models, subscription monetization strategies, and recurring revenue models Travel Requirement: Must be willing to travel at least 25% to international sites like Gothenburg, Bengaluru, Aachen etc. While there is a primary location listed on this requisition, other locations may be considered Why join Ericsson? At Ericsson, youll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of whats possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. Youll be challenged, but you won't be alone. Youll 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. 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. If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com. 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) \|\| Santa Clara Job details: Product Development Leader 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. The salary range for this position is * Santa Clara: $267,600- $401,400 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 Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage. Your Financial Security We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits. 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 Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, Talkspace mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.