5G Software Developer

Ericsson; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Stock Purchase Plan

Retirement savings plan (pension)

Job summary

Ericsson Canada Inc. in Ottawa is seeking a 5G Software Designer to join the Baseband Infrastructure team. You will design, implement, and optimize OS-level communication stack components and develop the platform SDK used by application teams.

The role collaborates with hardware teams, participates in Scrum, and ensures end-to-end quality through testing, CI, and code reviews. A strong background in C, Linux, and modern CI/CD practices is required.

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 Linux operating system.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices, build systems, and source control like Bazel, Jenkins, Git/Gerrit.
• Comfort working in Scrum/Agile environments with distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize components within the communication stack.
• Develop and maintain the platform SDK used by application teams, including APIs and sample code.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to support early silicon and board bring-up using simulation/emulation.
• Own end-to-end quality through testing, CI pipelines, code reviews, and static/dynamic analysis.
• Profile and debug latency, throughput, memory, and concurrency issues with open-source tools.
• Partner with global teams to ensure platform readiness across applications.

Skills

C language

Linux

CI/CD

Build systems

Git/Gerrit

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Bazel

Jenkins

Git/Gerrit

Job description

At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

About this opportunity

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.

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 [e-mail].

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

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.