Software Developer Coop Summer 2025

Ericsson GmbH; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a co-op student in Radio Product Development, where you'll gain hands-on experience in the exciting world of 5G and Open RAN technologies. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to the development of cutting-edge radio platform software while enhancing your skills in a collaborative Agile environment. You'll work alongside a talented team, innovating in test automation and addressing customer needs in a rapidly evolving industry. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a B.Sc. or M.Sc. program in relevant fields.
• Proactive and organized with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of software for 5G radio and Open RAN products.
• Innovate test automation strategies using AI and other technologies.

Skills

C

C++

Java

Linux

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Test automation

AI technologies

Wireless communication standards

Education

B.Sc. in Computer Engineering

M.Sc. in Computer Science

Final year student

Tools

Test automation tools

Embedded software

Hardware building blocks

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.

Location: Ottawa, ON. Hybrid, 60% in office min, as per requested by the team.

Duration: 8, 12 or 16 months

Start date: May 5th, 2025

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About this opportunity

As a co-op student with Ericsson Radio Product Development, you'll gain hands-on experience in feature development, including systemisation, design, coding, and testing of radio platform software and Open RAN technologies. This opportunity allows you to deliver groundbreaking capabilities and address customer needs in the evolving terrain of 5G and Open RAN.

Our team thrives within an Agile work environment, encouraging the collaborative efforts of a cross-functional systems, hardware, and software team. As part of the team, you'll contribute to the product design and influence the development of world-class 5G radio and Open RAN products. We are particularly focused on enhancing our test automation environment and are open to exploring any technology, including artificial intelligence, to ensure robust and efficient testing processes.

What you will do

• Contribute to the development of production software, unit test software, and automated test software for 5G radio and Open RAN products.
• Innovate and implement advanced test automation strategies, leveraging any suitable technology, including AI, to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Troubleshoot and collaboratively resolve issues encountered during testing.
• Participate in software/hardware integration testing in the lab, both individually and as part of a team.
• Review and provide feedback on software designs and test plans.

You will bring

• Currently enrolled in a B.Sc. or M.Sc. program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field—ideally in the final year.
• Proactive, organized, and efficient with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with Linux as a development environment and experienced in C and C++ development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Java for test automation.
• Experience or interest in exploring AI-driven or other emerging test automation tools and technologies.
• Basic understanding of wireless communication standards (particularly 5G and Open RAN).
• Knowledge of real-time or embedded software.
• Familiarity with hardware building blocks.

As an Ericsson co-op, you will have the chance to contribute to shaping the future of radio technology, including the development of innovative test automation systems. If you're eager to embark on a rewarding and challenging opportunity, we warmly invite you to join our team!

This position reports to Manager Control System 3.