SW Developer- Wireless Networks & AI Solutions

Ericsson•Ottawa, ON

5d•CA$101,500 - CA$133,350•Onsite

About The Position

At Ericsson, we are building the next generation of intelligent, AI-native telecommunications networks. As the industry evolves from 5G toward 6G, we are advancing wireless technologies, cloud-native software platforms, and AI-driven solutions that power global connectivity. We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Designer with approximately 5 years of experience in wireless systems, with hands-on exposure to AI/ML-driven solutions and cloud-native software. This role is ideal for engineers who are ready to take on greater technical ownership while contributing to the design and development of next-generation telecom platforms and intelligent network solutions. You will collaborate with experienced architects, software developers, AI specialists, and global R&D teams to design, develop, and optimize scalable telecom software systems deployed in large-scale production networks worldwide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, AI/ML, or a related field.
Approximately 5 years of experience in wireless systems, with exposure to cloud-native software and AI/ML-driven solutions
Strong programming skills in C/C++, Python, or similar languages.
Experience with distributed systems, software design, and scalable application development.
Good understanding of wireless technologies, 5G NR systems, telecommunications, or networking concepts.
Experience with cloud-native technologies including containers, Kubernetes, microservices, or virtualization platforms.
Strong understanding of AI/ML techniques (e.g., neural networks, random forests, reinforcement learning), along with exposure to GenAI/LLM systems and Python-based ML/data libraries such as NumPy and Pandas
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly collaborative engineering environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with telecom software development, RAN systems, or Open RAN technologies.
Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, LangChain, or similar technologies.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and public cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Knowledge of distributed data platforms or analytics technologies.
Exposure to performance optimization, observability, and operational monitoring in production systems.
Experience contributing to large-scale or carrier-grade software deployments.

Responsibilities

Design and develop software solutions for 5G evolution and future 6G wireless systems, including UPC/L2 scheduling and RAN platform functionality.
Contribute to scalable, high-performance, and reliable software architectures for distributed telecom systems.
Develop and enhance cloud-native applications using containers, Kubernetes, microservices, and virtualization technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on feature integration, troubleshooting, system optimization, and performance improvements.
Support the development of AI-enabled platform capabilities and modern software engineering solutions.
Participate in technical discussions, software design reviews, and architectural improvement initiatives.
Contribute to software quality, scalability, operability, and maintainability across large-scale deployments.
Contribute to the development of AI/ML and GenAI-based solutions for telecom analytics, automation, and engineering workflows.
Apply AI/ML techniques to support feature development, system behavior modeling, and optimization within telecom components.
Work with AI frameworks, LLMs, and agentic AI technologies to support intelligent software capabilities.
Help integrate AI-powered features into software platforms, analytics systems, and operational tools.
Participate in experimentation, prototyping, validation, and optimization of AI/ML use cases.
Contribute to building secure, scalable, and production-ready AI-enabled applications.
Contribute to evaluating the impact of AI/ML-driven features and GenAI-enabled solutions on system performance, development efficiency, and code quality.
Collaborate closely with architects, developers, data scientists, and global engineering teams.
Participate in Agile software development and continuous technical improvement activities.
Contribute technical ideas, innovation, and process improvements within the team.
Support knowledge sharing, mentoring of junior engineers, and collaborative problem solving.
Continue building expertise in wireless systems, cloud-native platforms, AI technologies, and software architecture.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge 5G, 6G, AI, and cloud-native technologies.
Collaboration with experienced architects, software engineers, and AI specialists.
Hands-on experience with large-scale telecom software platforms used globally.
A collaborative, innovative, and supportive engineering environment.
Continuous learning opportunities, technical training, and career development programs.
Exposure to modern AI/ML, distributed systems, and telecom innovations.
Opportunities for long-term technical growth and advancement into senior engineering or architecture roles.
Competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
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 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.