Manager Physical Layer Downlink

Ericsson GmbH; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 136,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Pension plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ericsson Canada Inc. seeks a Product Development Leader to own the DL PHY strategy and drive end-to-end development for the RAN 6G roadmap.

You will lead a 15-person team and collaborate with global DL PHY communities to ensure timely delivery of real-time, hardware-close software. You will coach technical leaders, accelerate AI-assisted engineering, and manage a structured transfer of responsibilities from 5G while maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in R&D or equivalent
• Strong embedded software background (C/C++ for real-time/embedded systems)
• Knowledge of Radio Access Network and Layer 1/Physical Layer concepts
• Experience with real-time or hardware-close software
• Excellent communication skills; ability to align and motivate technical teams at scale
• Interest and capability in using AI tools and methods

Responsibilities

• Own DL PHY strategy, roadmap, and execution aligned to 6G RAN evolution
• Collaborate with DL PHY community in other organizations
• Coach and scale technical leaders; build durable leadership
• Drive quality and reliability in real-time, hardware-close software
• Accelerate AI-assisted engineering in planning, coding, verification, CI, and triage
• Ensure a smooth transfer of 5G responsibilities
• Deliver the first 6G L1 implementation while safeguarding DL PHY quality and performance

Skills

Leadership

C/C++

RAN/L1 concepts

Real-time software

Communication

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CI/CD tooling

Embedded toolchains

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:

Lead the Downlink Physical Layer (DL PHY) product for Ericsson’s RAN portfolio. You will join a 15-person team with end-to-end ownership of DL PHY domain and guide a wider community of hundreds of developers contributing to DL PHY. Over the next few years, your primary mission is to transform workflow with AI, deliver L1 for 6G while executing a structured transfer of 5G responsibilities to another organization without disrupting quality or delivery. You’ll thrive if you enjoy coaching technical leaders and driving the quality of a real-time software product. We may use AI tools to assist with screening and assessment; hiring decisions are made by humans.

What you will do:

• Own DL PHY strategy, roadmap, and execution aligned to 6G RAN evolution
• Collaborate with DL PHY community in other organizations
• Coach and scale technical leaders; build durable leadership
• Drive quality and reliability in real-time, hardware-close software
• Accelerate AI-assisted engineering in planning, coding, verification, CI, and triage
• Ensure a smooth transfer of 5G responsibilities
• Deliver the first 6G L1 implementation while safeguarding DL PHY quality and performance

Success milestones and impact:

• 3 months: Maintain strong DL PHY quality and delivery; accelerate AI transformation
• 6 months: Fully transform DL PHY engineering workflows with AI
• 12 months: Sustain or improve DL PHY quality with measurable productivity gains; deliver first 6G L1 implementation

The skills you bring:

• Leadership experience in R&D (e.g., First Line Manager, team lead, technical coordinator, OPO, or project manager)
• Strong embedded software background (C/C++ for real-time/embedded systems)
• Knowledge of Radio Access Network and Layer 1 / Physical Layer concepts
• Experience with real-time or hardware-close software
• Excellent communication skills; ability to align and motivate technical teams at scale
• Interest and capability in using AI tools and methods

Could be learned here:

• Ericsson-specific processes and governance
• 6G standards maturation and feature readiness
• DL PHY toolchains and CI/CD at Ericsson
• Advanced AI/ML-for-software practices in RAN L1

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].

Primary country and city:

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

Job details: Product Development Leader

Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson

Your Pay

• 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.
• Ottawa: $136,000CAD - $178,500CAD

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.