AI-Driven RAN Software Designer for 5G/6G

Ericsson GmbH; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is hiring a Software Designer in Ottawa to design and develop telecom software for 5G/6G, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and AI-enabled solutions. You will work with architects, data scientists, and global teams to deliver scalable software for production networks.

The role requires 3–5 years in wireless systems, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AI frameworks.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in wireless systems with cloud-native software and AI/ML-driven solutions.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with distributed systems and scalable application development.
• Good understanding of wireless technologies (5G NR) and networking concepts.
• Experience with cloud-native technologies (containers, Kubernetes, microservices, virtualization).
• Experience with AI/ML and Generative AI (LLMs, RAG, AI agents) and Python-based frameworks.
• Familiarity with Open RAN tech and public cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Knowledge of performance optimization, observability, and production deployments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for 5G evolution and 6G wireless systems, including UPC/L2 scheduling and RAN platform functionality.
• Contribute to scalable, high-performance architectures for distributed telecom systems.
• Develop cloud-native applications using containers, Kubernetes, microservices, and virtualization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on feature integration, troubleshooting, and optimization.
• Contribute to AI-enabled platform capabilities and AI-assisted development workflows.
• Participate in architecture reviews, testing, and system quality initiatives.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Distributed systems

Cloud-native

AI/ML

5G/Nr knowledge

Team collaboration

Open RAN

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE/Telecom/AI

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

LangChain / AI frameworks

Job description

Ericsson is hiring a Software Designer in Ottawa to design and develop telecom software for 5G/6G, with a focus on cloud-native architectures and AI-enabled solutions. You will work with architects, data scientists, and global teams to deliver scalable software for production networks.

The role requires 3–5 years in wireless systems, strong C/C++ and Python skills, and experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AI frameworks.