Developer

Ericsson GmbH; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Educational assistance

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ericsson Canada Inc. is seeking a Software Developer to help shape the future of wireless technology in Ottawa. You will join agile, cross-functional teams working on radio platform software and Open RAN technologies for 5G networks.

You will develop production-grade software, create unit tests and automate testing, and collaborate across teams to continuously improve products and processes. Fresh graduates or early-career developers are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.Sc or M.Sc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience—or fresh out of school and ready to learn.
• Proficiency in C, with OS/kernel/driver development basics.
• Basic knowledge of Linux development environment and willingness to grow.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration.
• Genuine curiosity in AI and its applications to software development/testing.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customer support to gain product insight and understand real-world needs.
• Collaborate with a diverse team to design, code, and test radio platform software and Open RAN tech.
• Develop production-grade software, unit tests, and automated tests for 5G radio/Open RAN products.

Skills

CS/EE degree

C programming

Linux basics

Communication skills

AI interest

Fresh graduate

Open RAN

Kernel knowledge

Education

B.Sc or M.Sc in CS or EE

Tools

Yocto

CI/CD

Git

Gerrit

Job description

Join our Team

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

About this Opportunity

Are you a recent graduate or early-career developer ready to shape the future of wireless technology? At Ericsson Radio Product Development, we’re pioneering innovations in radio platform software and Open RAN technologies for 5G networks. Our Agile, cross-functional teams collaborate to deliver world-class products that power global connectivity.

We are especially focused on integrating artificial intelligence across all aspects of our daily work—including software development, testing, and troubleshooting—to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and enhance product quality.

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us as Software Developers.

What You Will Do

• Customer Insight & Collaboration
  • You may begin your journey by engaging with our customer support team to gain valuable insight into our products and better understand real-world customer needs.
  • Collaborate with a diverse team to systematize, design, code, and test radio platform software and Open RAN technologies.
• Development & Testing
  • Develop production-grade software, unit tests, and automated test software for 5G radio and Open RAN products.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues encountered during testing, contributing to continuous product improvement.
• Integration & Review
  • Participate in software/hardware integration testing in the lab—independently and as part of a team.
  • Review and provide feedback on software designs and test plans to ensure high-quality deliverables.

The skills you will bring

• A B.Sc or M.Sc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Up to 2 years of experience—or fresh out of school and ready to learn.
• Proficiency in C, with a foundational understanding of operating systems, kernel, and driver development.
• Basic knowledge of Linux as a development environment and a willingness to grow within it.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively.
• A genuine curiosity and interest in artificial intelligence and its applications in software development and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

These aren’t required, but they’ll help you ramp up faster:

• Familiarity with microcontrollers, interrupts, UART, SPI, I2C, timers, power management, and wireless SoCs.
• Experience or coursework with the Yocto build environment and CI/CD test infrastructure.
• Understanding of Linux kernel development, Python, shell scripting, and Java.
• Knowledge of Git and code review tools like Gerrit.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in applying AI techniques to software engineering challenges.

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.

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 (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: $69,000- $90,300 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.