Baseband Software Test Developer

Ericsson • Austin, TX

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a Baseband Software Test Developer to join its 5G NR and 6G RAN function development team. The team systemizes, designs, implements, and integrates software features that control the air interface. The role focuses on quality assurance, verification, and integration of software for Ericsson gNodeB and Cloud RAN vDU products.

The developer will work in cross-functional development teams where continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing are part of daily work. The position is based in Austin, Texas, and follows a hybrid work schedule; remote work is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Commitment to testing and quality, supported by curiosity, a learning mindset, and strong debugging skills.
• Knowledge of computer networks and wireless communications, including 3GPP specifications, radio resource management, MAC/RLC/PDCP/physical layers, and mobility.
• Working knowledge of Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and GitLab.
• Experience using LLM-powered coding assistants.
• Hands-on experience with agentic AI.
• Ability to build and maintain automated test code using scripting languages, Python, and/or C++.
• Quality-focused testing approach and strong troubleshooting ability.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Experience with end-to-end feature testing across base stations and mobile devices, including eNodeB/gNodeB, real UEs, and UE simulators.
• Understanding of physical, signaling, and protocol layers; throughput versus SNR; mobility handling; and RF testing.
• Experience testing functionality, performance, robustness, configuration, capacity, and complex feature interactions.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and verify new features and functions for Ericsson gNodeB and vDU products.
• Conduct regression quality assurance and feature-interaction testing.
• Use knowledge of 5G and 6G wireless communication protocols.
• Integrate and troubleshoot complex new software in a lab environment.
• Create automated tests to verify that new software preserves existing functionality.
• Prepare test plans and analysis documentation.
• Work with design and system engineers in small cross-functional teams.
• Configure lab and debugging environments, create and document test cases, execute test plans, capture and analyze results, and produce test reports.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity for an annual bonus through a Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan, subject to eligibility and performance rules.
• Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option, with company credits toward premiums for employees and eligible covered dependents.
• 401(k) plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and employer matching contributions of up to 4% when the employee contributes at least 5% of eligible pay.
• Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Option to participate in the Ericsson Stock Purchase Plan.
• At least 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually; paid time off is prorated based on start date.
• Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
• Financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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