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Total Offices: 2
88,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1876

What's the Company Culture Like at Ericsson?

Ericsson Employee Perspectives

At Ericsson,  culture is grounded in four core values—Respect, Professionalism, Perseverance, and Integrity. They shape how we show up, collaborate, and support one another every day.

“The best part of my internship at Ericsson has been the culture. From day one, I felt truly welcomed and included. No one treated me like ‘just an intern.’ I had many questions, and instead of feeling hesitant, I found people who were patient, encouraging, and genuinely eager to help me learn.”

Snehal Jain, Engineering Intern

Ericsson Employee Reviews

What I really value about Ericsson is the people first approach. Everyone, from HR to onboarding and hiring managers, treats you with empathy, professionalism, and integrity. The values are not just on paper. Respect, perseverance, and integrity show up in every interaction. And ultimately, there is a belief that talent should keep moving and growing. That’s what makes working here very special.

Mayank
Mayank, Senior UI Framework Developer
Mayank, Senior UI Framework Developer

Transitioning from campus to the corporate world, I was naturally curious and asked many questions. My team’s patience and proactive support made a huge difference. Their casual check-ins and guidance created a nurturing environment that has given me the space to try, learn, and grow as an individual. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity.

Yashvil Pancholi, Intern
Yashvil Pancholi, Intern

I collaborate with teams across functions and geographies to solve challenges and build reliable telecom solutions that meet the evolving needs of customers and operators. It’s challenging and dynamic work, but what makes it fulfilling is the sense of collaboration, knowing that behind every connected call or streaming moment, there’s a team of people working together to make it seamless.

Vishal Kumar, RF Engineer, Ericsson India
Vishal Kumar, RF Engineer, Ericsson India

The strong speak-up culture and internal mobility opportunities have allowed me to rotate across roles, explore new domains, and contribute in diverse ways. This flexibility has played a significant role in shaping my career path.

Anima Dey, Head of Automation Solutions Center in Business Area Cloud Software and Services (BCSS)
Anima Dey, Head of Automation Solutions Center in Business Area Cloud Software and Services (BCSS)

I'm always working in teams of people who are experts in different areas. It's really fun to make use of those capabilities. You learn from each other and also inspire each other. It's a collaborative process and it's what I really love about working at Ericsson,

Christoph, Data Center Networking Expert
Christoph, Data Center Networking Expert

What People Are Saying About Ericsson

  • Collaborative & Supportive Culture: Colleagues are frequently portrayed as supportive, with teams working cooperatively and sharing knowledge on meaningful telecom challenges. Day-to-day culture is often described as collegial and mission-oriented.
  • People-First Culture: Inclusion programs (employee resource groups, pay-equity reviews) and hybrid flexibility are emphasized as supportive and human-centered. Many accounts highlight empathetic treatment from HR and managers and attention to well-being.
  • Recognition, Pride & Shared Success: Real-time recognition programs and narratives of feeling recognized for contributions point to visible appreciation. Pride in impactful work and connection to purpose reinforce a sense of being valued.

Ericsson's Benefits

Company or teams have recognition rituals for individual work

Employee feedback used to shape policies and strategy

Encourages autonomy and ownership from employees

Managers give public shoutouts and celebrate employee milestones

Managers offer consistent feedback loops

Provides modern technology across teams

Provides resources to build team camaraderie

Transparent sharing of company-wide eNPS scores

Flexibility provided during personal challenges

Has employee-led culture committees

Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers Employee Resource Groups

Offers wellness initiatives designed to combat burnout and mental fatigue

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Provides employees with ability to schedule focus-time blocks

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Driving a sustainable future and positive change is a part of who we are. That's why every employee gets a dedicated day each year to volunteer for causes they care about.

Works with employees to create a sustainable work pace

Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace

Defined values and mission statements

Documented operating principles

Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data

Engineering team utilizes pair programming

Hosts in-person all-hands meetings

Implements team-based strategic planning

Leadership encourages open, transparent debate

Leadership is transparent and communicative

Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities

Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration

Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture

Prioritizes mission-driven work in decision-making processes

Prioritizes real-world impact of work in decision-making processes

Promotes a people-first, social culture

Promotes a strong in-person office culture

Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility

Utilizes a flexible work schedule