Software Engineer - Early Career

Ericsson•Lewisville, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ericsson's Smart Factory team is looking for a Software Engineer to help build and maintain manufacturing applications that power reliable, scalable production systems. In this role, you will develop solutions using Ignition, C#, Java, and Python, ensuring all features and fixes align with established architectural standards and design patterns. We value high-quality work and support continuous growth in both technical skills and manufacturing domain knowledge.

Requirements

Practical experience or strong aptitude with Ignition or similar low-code/industrial automation platforms.
Hands-on programming experience in C#, Python, Java, or comparable languages for developing services and integrations.
Solid understanding of relational databases and SQL for querying, reporting, and basic data maintenance.
Curiosity and willingness to learn manufacturing processes, shopfloor constraints, and domain-specific requirements.
Ability to follow established architectural standards and design patterns, seek guidance when needed, and collaborate effectively within a team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, Automation/Control Systems, or a related STEM field — equivalent practical experience is equally welcome and valued.

Responsibilities

Implement features and changes for manufacturing applications using Ignition and related integrations, following established architectural patterns and standards.
Create and modify Ignition screens, tags, bindings, and scripts based on existing patterns to meet functional requirements.
Develop, maintain, and integrate solutions in C#, Java, and Python; enhance backend services as needed.
Write clear, maintainable code and configuration items; incorporate feedback from code and design reviews to ensure implementations align with team standards.
Clarify requirements with the Product Owner and stakeholders, translating business and shopfloor context into actionable technical tasks.
Investigate, reproduce, and resolve defects; propose and deliver fixes and improvements in a timely manner.
Support production systems as part of a team rotation, including data corrections, configuration changes, and routine maintenance tasks.
Write and execute unit, manual, and regression tests to ensure quality and reliable delivery.
Contribute to and maintain technical documentation, diagrams, user guides, and records of known issues, assumptions, and workarounds.
Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams through standups, planning, refinements, reviews, and retrospectives; participate in an on-call/extended support rotation (with agreed compensation and reimbursement per company policy).

Benefits

Choice of three medical plan options
Dental plan option
Company credits towards medical and dental premiums
401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution
401(k) matching $1 for $1 on the first 3% of eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay
Company credits for basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
Company credits for short-term and long-term disability coverage
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation
Up to 3 personal days per year
11 annual holidays
8 hours of volunteer time
80 hours of sick time annually
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
Financial wellness programs
Educational assistance
Matching gifts
Recognition programs