Baseband Software Developer

Ericsson•Ottawa, ON

17h•CA$85,000 - CA$111,300•Onsite

About The Position

Ericsson is looking for a Baseband Software Developer who will contribute directly to the 5G NR software that powers how millions of people communicate every day, while already setting your sights on 6G. This is your chance to contribute directly to the evolution of Ericsson 5G NR , 6G and play a critical role in defining how millions connect and communicate worldwide. Ericsson has been shaping communications technology for over 140 years — and right now is one of the most exciting moments in our history. With 5G scaling globally and 6G research accelerating, there has never been a better time to join and grow with us. We believe that great engineers are developed, not just hired. If you're passionate about wireless technology and ready to invest in your craft, we'll invest right back. Ericsson is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to building diverse, inclusive teams where everyone can do their best work.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related field
0-5 years of relevant telecom software development experience
A foundational understanding of C/C++ and an interest in embedded systems or low-level programming
Some exposure to multi-threading or multi-core programming concepts — coursework counts!
Curiosity about how 4G/5G networks work and a desire to go deep on the technical details
A collaborative mindset and willingness to ask questions and keep learning

Nice To Haves

Any coursework or project work related to wireless communications or 3GPP standards
Exposure to cloud technologies or containerized environments
Interest in AI/ML and how it's being applied to next-generation networks

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and contribute to high-performance 5G L1/L2 software modules - the building blocks of how millions of people connect every day
Collaborate with global engineering teams across the full product development lifecycle, gaining visibility into how world-class software is built end-to-end
Innovate solutions for 5G 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 and code reviews — a fantastic environment to sharpen your skills and learn from senior engineers

Benefits

Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options
Core level medical and dental 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