Physical Layer SW Design manager

Ericsson • Ottawa, ON

10d • CA$136,000 - CA$178,500 • Onsite

About The Position

We are building a new Physical Layer software organization for Ericsson’s purpose‑built Radio Base Stations and are looking for a First Line Manager to create and lead a new embedded software team, working alongside existing L1 development teams. This is a critical leadership role in Ericsson’s 6G journey and in securing performance leadership in mobile networks. You will lead highly skilled engineers developing high‑quality embedded L1/Physical Layer software and drive AI‑enabled ways of working.

Requirements

• Previous leadership experience in an R&D organization (e.g., First Line Manager, team lead, technical coordinator, OPO or project manager)
• Solid background in embedded software development (e.g., C/C++ for real‑time/embedded systems)
• Knowledge of Radio Access Network and Layer 1 / Physical Layer concepts
• Experience working with real‑time or hardware‑close software
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead and motivate a technical team
• Interest and capability in using AI tools and methods to evolve software development ways of working

Nice To Haves

• Detailed knowledge of Ericsson’s L1 / Physical Layer software stack and internal tools
• Specific AI/ML platforms and practices used in Ericsson’s development environment
• Deep specialization in particular L1 functions or 5G/6G features
• Ericsson‑specific processes, frameworks and governance

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a new L1 / Physical Layer embedded software team in Ontario
• Recruit, onboard, and develop strong L1/embedded software engineers
• Drive AI‑driven software development practices to improve quality and productivity
• Secure design, implementation, integration and verification of embedded L1 software
• Collaborate with architects, Product Owners and project leaders to plan and deliver product commitments
• Take ownership of a defined scope of the L1 software product and ensure performance, quality and maintainability

Benefits

• Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options
• Core level coverage paid for fully by Ericsson
• Ericsson’s Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an 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
• Short-term disability coverage
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
• 18 days of accrued vacation
• 3 personal days
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed