Ericsson

5G Software Developer

Ericsson$85K — $111K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in C for performance-critical, multi-threaded systems.
  • Hands-on experience with the Linux operating system.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools like Bazel, Jenkins, and Git/Gerrit.
  • Experience working in Scrum and Agile environments with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and optimize components within the communication stack.
  • Develop and maintain the platform SDK with clear APIs and documentation.
  • Support early silicon and board bring-up through simulation and emulation.
  • Ensure end-to-end quality via testing, CI pipelines, and performance regression tracking.
  • Debug low-level issues related to latency, throughput, and memory.
  • Collaborate with global teams for platform readiness and smooth application integration.

Benefits

  • Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options with core level coverage fully paid by Ericsson.
  • Automatic 2% company contribution to Pension Plan and 50% match on employee contributions up to 4%.
  • Minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation plus personal days and holidays.
  • Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks parental leave at 100% pay.
  • Additional company-paid benefits like financial wellness programs, educational assistance, and recognition programs.
Full Job Description
We are looking for a 5G Software Designer to join our Baseband Infrastructure team, which supports Ericsson's global telecommunications products based in Canada. Our platform provides the operating system (OS) and a 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 involves close collaboration with hardware engineering, including early verification of upcoming hardware through simulation and emulation. We work in small, empowered Scrum teams as part of a larger global program, participating in sprint planning, daily scrums, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives - all while contributing to the continuous improvement of how we work together.

What you will do:

  • Design, implement, and optimize components within the communication stack.
  • Develop and maintain the platform SDK used by application teams, including clear APIs, documentation, and sample code.
  • Work alongside hardware teams to support early silicon and board bring-up, using simulation and emulation to validate functionality and performance.
  • Take ownership of end-to-end quality through unit and integration testing, CI pipelines, code reviews, static and dynamic analysis, and performance regression tracking.
  • Profile and debug low-level issues related to latency, throughput, memory, and concurrency using open-source tools.
  • Partner with global teams to ensure platform readiness and smooth integration across all applications.


The skills you bring:

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in C for performance-critical, multi-threaded systems, along with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Hands-on experience working with the Linux operating system.
  • Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices, build systems, and source control management tools such as Bazel, Jenkins, and Git/Gerrit.
  • Comfort working within Scrum and Agile team environments, with strong collaboration and communication skills in a distributed, global setting.


What happens once you apply?
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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, Ottawa

Job details: Developer

Job Stage: Job Stage 5

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

• LOCATION: $85,000.00 - $111,300.00

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 receive 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, plus 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.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Ericsson
Size
101,067 employees
Market Cap
$19.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
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