Baseband Software Test Developer

Ericsson•Austin, TX

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ericsson is seeking a Baseband Software Test Developer for its 5G NR and 6G RAN function development team in Austin, Texas. 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. This position follows a hybrid work schedule and is not open to remote work. The developer will integrate, troubleshoot, and verify software features; conduct regression and feature-interaction testing; and build automated tests to ensure new software preserves existing functionality. The role also involves preparing test plans and analysis documentation, configuring and using lab and debugging environments, and collaborating with design and system engineers in small cross-functional teams. Continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing are part of the team’s work.

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.
Ability to configure lab and debugging environments, create and document test cases, execute test plans, capture and analyze results, and produce test reports.

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 short-term variable compensation bonus, subject to eligibility and applicable rules.
Choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option, with company credits toward premiums for employees and eligible covered dependents.
Ericsson US 401(k) Plan with an automatic 3% company contribution and matching contributions of up to 4% when the employee contributes at least 5% of eligible pay, subject to plan limits.
Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, plus short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
At least 15 days of accrued vacation for new employees, 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 parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance.
Matching gifts.
Recognition programs.