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About this opportunity:

We are hiring a 5G Software Designer to join our Baseband Infrastructure team that underpins Ericsson’s global telecommunications products. Our platform provides the OS and a robust Software Development Kit (SDK) on which radio applications are built, powering 5G, LTE, WCDMA, and GSM solutions worldwide. This role focuses on the communication stack at the OS level and collaborates closely with hardware engineering, including early verification of upcoming hardware via simulation and emulation. We work in small, empowered Scrum teams as part of a larger global program. You will participate in sprint planning, daily scrums, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives, and contribute to continuous improvement of our ways of working.

What you will do:

• Design, implement, and optimize components in the communication stack.
• Develop and maintain the platform SDK used by application teams; provide clear APIs, documentation, and sample code.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to enable early silicon/board bring-up, using simulation/emulation to validate functionality and performance.
• Own end-to-end quality: unit/integration tests, CI pipelines, code reviews, static/dynamic analysis, and performance regression tracking.
• Profile and debug low-level issues (latency, throughput, memory, concurrency) using open-sourced based tools
• Partner with global teams to ensure platform readiness and smooth integration across all applications.

The skills you bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in C for performance-critical, multi-threaded systems; solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with the Linux operating system.
• Working knowledge of modern CI/CD, build systems, and SCM tools (Bazel, Jenkins, Git/Gerrit).
• Comfort operating in Scrum/Agile teams; excellent collaboration and communication skills in a distributed environment.

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.

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: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)

Job details: Developer

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 offered 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

• Ottawa: $85,000- $ 111,300 CAD

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 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.

Your Financial Security

We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson’s Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-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 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 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, wellness account, and recognition programs.