ASIC ESV Content Developer Entry Level

Ericsson • Austin, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Ericsson developed ASICs are the backbone of our Baseband and our Radio network products, and our challenge is to validate and deliver those so that our 5G and 6G leadership position in the market accelerates. Our ASICs will be challenging when considering the overall combination of complexity, power, performance targets, and advanced process node technologies. We can assure you that Ericsson’s innovation provides an exciting work environment. Ericsson seeks a motivated recent graduate to join the SW/FW Development Team, focusing on coding to validate and debug ASIC hardware before release. You will collaborate with engineers in Austin and Sweden across IP, ASIC, and system levels to help ensure the final ASIC meets quality standards and supports our technology leadership.

Requirements

• Experience in C/C++ and Python, particularly in hardware and embedded software projects.
• Practices and promotes strong coding standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with GIT and integrated development environments (IDEs).
• Some exposure to Unix/Linux systems and basic bash scripting.
• Eager to take on hands-on lab work, including Linux-based system management, scripting, test platform setup, and operating test instruments.
• Comfortable collaborating with teams across different regions and disciplines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to clearly present technical ideas to engineering audiences.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, technically curious, and able to work independently on new or unclear tasks through to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure/Ideas on how to leverage AI for validation coverage analysis and code development efficiency.
• Exposure to and experience with network communications.
• Exposure to and experience with hardware emulators and validation platforms.
• Exposure to common lab equipment, including protocol/logic analyzers, oscilloscopes, etc.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to design, build, and test ASIC device drivers and test cases using C/C++ in the Zephyr RTOS framework, or gain experience with Linux kernel and driver development. Training and mentorship will be provided.
• Help create framework and infrastructure components in Python to support automated test environments, learning from experienced engineers as you grow your skills.
• Work to assess and visualize ASIC test case coverage, using your analytical skills to spot areas for quality improvement.
• Participate in hands-on lab testing and proof-of-concept work to demonstrate and verify improvements in code and test coverage, gaining practical experience in a collaborative environment.
• Join technical discussions with colleagues to help resolve issues and contribute to the development of scalable and reusable testing frameworks and cases, learning to communicate effectively in a team setting.
• Bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to identify technical innovations that enhance Ericsson’s validation processes and methodologies.
• Build relationships with ASIC architects and collaborate to help define coverage plans and debug issues, developing your professional network and learning from experts in the field.

Benefits

• Choice of three medical plan options
• Dental plan option
• Company credits towards medical and dental premiums
• 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution
• Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay
• Company credits for basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Company credits for short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Stock Purchase Plan
• 15 days of accrued vacation
• Up to 3 personal days per year
• 11 annual holidays
• 8 hours of volunteer time
• 80 hours of sick time annually
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
• 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance
• Matching gifts
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level