Baseband Developer

Ericsson•Ottawa, ON

2d•CA$85,000 - CA$111,300•Hybrid

About The Position

At Ericsson, we are the world leader in 5G innovation and deployment, powering a connected future where technology improves the way we live and work. With unmatched expertise and market penetration in 5G New Radio (NR), we are shaping the future of communication – and pioneering advancements that will lead us into the era of 6G. We are looking for a skilled GPP 5G/6G L2 software designer to be part of our development team in Ottawa, Canada. This is your chance to contribute directly to the evolution of Ericsson 5G/6G NR and play a critical role in defining how millions connect and communicate worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, or related field.
2-5 years of experience in telecom software development with specialization in 4G/5G L1/L2, preferably on GPP (COTS) platforms.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and embedded systems programming.
Solid understanding of 3GPP 5G NR standards and protocols.
Experience in multi-core, multi-threading programming, and performance optimization.

Nice To Haves

Experience in cloud-native and containerized network functions.
Knowledge of O-RAN and virtualization technologies.
Familiarity with AI/ML applications in telecom.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and optimize high-performance GPP 5G/6G L2 software modules. Preference is for candidates with Scheduler (L2) experience.
Collaborate with global teams on the full product development lifecycle.
Innovate solutions for 5G/6G NR capabilities with a forward-looking eye toward 6G readiness.
Debug, test, and integrate features to meet stringent industry standards and operator requirements.
Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and technical discussions to ensure best-practice implementations.

Benefits

Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options
Core level health coverage paid for fully by Ericsson
Automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan
50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match)
Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost
Short-term disability coverage
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
18 days of accrued vacation
At least 3 personal days
Minimum 10 holidays
1 volunteer day
Sick days
Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
Financial wellness programs
Educational assistance
Matching gifts
Wellness account
Recognition programs