Ericsson is a multinational provider of telecommunications equipment, software, and services with approximately 20,010 employees worldwide. Recent staffing data show 744 new hires alongside 2,176 recorded departures, highlighting ongoing talent movement within the organization. The company’s workforce spans engineering, business management, sales, operations, and several other specialty disciplines that support its networking and 5G initiatives.
Engineering is the largest team at Ericsson, employing 6,459 people, or roughly one-third of the total staff, underscoring the company’s focus on research, development, and network deployment. Business Management follows with 3,015 employees, while the Sales and Support organization comprises 2,669 professionals who facilitate customer relationships and technical support. Operations (1,991) and Marketing & Product (1,320) also represent sizable groups, complemented by Information Technology, Program & Project Management, Finance & Administration, and an “Other” category that collectively round out the workforce. Across all departments, the organization recorded 744 hires and 2,176 departures in the measured period.
Ericsson’s headcount is distributed across a broad international footprint. Stockholm, Sweden hosts 1,161 employees and serves as a strategic hub for corporate functions and R&D. In the United States, Plano and Dallas account for 710 and 597 employees respectively, reflecting a strong presence in the North American market. India is another key talent center, with teams in Bangalore (464), Gurgaon (490), Noida (283), Delhi (253), and Kolkata (204). The remaining 15,642 employees are spread across Egypt and numerous other global sites, illustrating the company’s geographically diverse delivery model.