5G Software Developer (Entry Level)

5G Software Developer (Entry Level) – Ericsson

Location : Ottawa, ON, Canada.

We are hiring a 5G Software Designer to join our Baseband Infrastructure team that underpins Ericsson’s global telecommunications products. Our platform provides the OS and a robust 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 collaborates closely with hardware engineering, including early verification of upcoming hardware via simulation and emulation. We work in small, empowered Scrum teams as part of a larger global program.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize components in the communication stack.
• Develop and maintain the platform SDK used by application teams; provide clear APIs, documentation, and sample code.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to enable early silicon / board bring‑up, using simulation / emulation to validate functionality and performance.
• Own end‑to‑end quality : unit / integration tests, CI pipelines, code reviews, static / dynamic analysis, and performance regression tracking.
• Profile and debug low‑level issues (latency, throughput, memory, concurrency) using open‑source based tools.
• Partner with global teams to ensure platform readiness and smooth integration across all applications.

Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range :

Hiring bonus :

Short‑term variable compensation plan : annual bonus based on performance and company objectives.

Health benefits : Medical and dental plan options, basic life insurance, disability coverage, and optional stock purchase plan.

Retirement : Automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan; 50% match on employee contributions to the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution.

Paid time off : Minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, 3‑5 personal days, 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Paid maternity leave up to 10 weeks and parental or adoption leave up to 6 weeks at 100% of pay.

Additional benefits include financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer.

Disability Accommodations

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com .

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