Solution Architect

Overview Ericsson Japan is seeking a Solution Architect who can drive improvements in customer network quality and support business growth through the effective utilization of high quality mobile networks. This role plays a critical part in solving complex customer business challenges by leveraging Ericsson's industry leading technologies and expertise. Background Mobile networks, particularly Radio Access Networks (RAN), have traditionally been viewed primarily as a part of communication infrastructure. With the rapid evolution of AI, cloud technologies, and emerging use cases, operators increasingly require flexible networks capable of supporting differentiated services. To enable this vision, superior network quality is essential. At the same time, operators must improve business profitability through premium network services, including network slicing and other advanced capabilities. Ericsson is expanding its consulting and solution capabilities and is looking for a Solution Architect to propose, validate, and commercialize solutions that improve network quality and enable differentiated services. Business Network Consulting Mission As a trusted business partner, the team works closely with customers to address network challenges strategically, overcome such challenges as well as support business growth through RAN consulting services. Leveraging Ericsson's global expertise is one of Ericsson’s strengths, where team members collaborate with stakeholders across Japan and internationally to identify the most effective solutions. The role also requires demonstrating solution values through data driven analysis, supporting customer adoption, and sharing know-how accumulated through local experiences globally Since the organization works closely with sales and product solution teams, promoting and expanding the value of service business opportunities are also an important role. Key Responsibilities As a Solution Architect, following roles are expected to be a technical leader in project (service) delivery. Moreover, there are chances that service CSR (Customer Solution Responsible) or its supporter role is also expected to deal with pre-sales or sales engagement activities Investigation of mobile network quality related issuesConduct network performance analysis using field measurement data, drive test results, and customer network data, including data processingIdentify and quantify performance issues and their underlying causesPresent findings, insights and/or recommendations towards customersSolution Consideration and Proposal (4G & 5G)Define technical requirements for overcoming identified customer challengesEvaluate, design, and propose appropriate solutions, including hardware, software, and feature deploymentsDevelop and recommend network strategiesLeverage global best practices and expertisePropose evaluation methodologies and success criteriaAssess and design automation solutions utilizing AI/ML technologiesSolution Validation and Proof of EffectivenessPlan and execute laboratory and field trials to validate proposed solutionsAnalyze evaluation results using various data sources and performance metricsPresent outcomes from lab/field trials towards customers with reasonable logical explanation and analyzed dataTeam LeadershipMaintain proactive and professional communication with customersEnsure overall service quality across the project team, including providing technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineersSupport project execution progress trackingFacilitate progress reporting and knowledge sharing across internal teams and broader organizational stakeholders. Qualifications Required Qualifications 5+ years of professional experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly in RAN technologiesExperience in R&D for RAN, network deployment, feature introduction, network operations, or quality management etc.Fundamental understanding of 4G and 5G network architecture and relevant 3GPP standardsExperience se