5g Baseband Software Developer

March 10 2025
Industries Telecommunications
Categories Programming, Development, QA, Tester, Debug, Telecommunication
Remote
Ottawa, ON • Full time

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About this opportunity:

At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship to foreign applicants for this position.

We are on the lookout for a dedicated 5G NR Baseband Software Developer to join our Feature SW Development team at Ericsson. The role consists of designing, implementing and integrating User Plane Control (UPC) software functionality for Ericsson's 5G NR purpose-built baseband and virtualized RAN solutions. This includes all software development activities such as: requirement analysis, system design, software design, integration, verification, Product Lifecycle Management support and product documentation. Our focus is on Lean and Agile ways of working. We organize in cross functional development teams in which continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing is part of the daily work.

What you will do:

  • Develop software, implementing new functionalities in C / C++ code, in a multi-core target environment as well as targeting Intel server/Cloud architecture.
  • Actively engage in the design discussions for UPC software and performance aspects of 5G NR features
  • Perform Continuous Analysis and Requirements Handling
  • Apply knowledge of Real-Time Software development and wireless communication protocols (e.g. 5G NR)
  • Ensure feature interaction impacts are handled correctly to deliver desired behaviour in customer networks
  • Work in a lab environment to trouble-shoot and integrate complex new pieces of software
  • Perform software deliveries using a software version control system
  • Develop automated test cases to ensure existing functionality is never degraded by new software
  • Document all system analysis, software designs and test plans
  • Follow an Agile product development process, working collaboratively in small cross-functional teams

The skills you bring:

  • Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Computer Science, Engineering or Telecommunications
  • 3+ years of software development experience in wireless industry (5G NR, LTE, WCDMA, WiFi)
  • Experience with 3GPP LTE/NR L1 and L2 development/design. This includes the PHY, MAC (Control and Data plane), RLC and PDCP layers.
  • Well-crafted programming skills and excellent knowledge in C/C++
  • Excellent SW troubleshooting skills, able to identify and debug complex software systems
  • Software development in a multi-core deployment scenario
  • Software development on Intel server / Cloud architecture
  • Excellent knowledge in Linux environments
  • Experience from working in a Git/Gerrit based development flow
  • Background working in a CI based development environment using e.g. Jenkins or similar
  • Ability to work with open-source SW components and tools
  • Scripting experience (Python, Perl, Bash)
  • Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English

Additional Requirements:

  • Knowledge of 3GPP standards, specifically NR protocols and systemization of NR features, scheduler, QoS, HARQ, Link Adaptation, MIMO, Carrier Aggregation
  • Experience with tools development or test automation are assets
  • Technical leadership or co-ordination experience are assets
  • Knowledge of wireless communication theory is an asset

​Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.

If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa

Job details: Developer

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