5G Software Developer Co-op
Location: Ottawa, ON.
Duration: 8 - 16 months (for co-ops)
Start date: May 4th, 2026
Please upload your unofficial transcript when applying. (Use the "Cover letter" uploading tab.) Please indicate in your resume or a cover letter how many months you are available for.
At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
About this opportunity:
As the tech firm that was instrumental in creating the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we've made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology and communication. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Come and be where it begins.
Join our Team
You will do:
- 5G software developer
- This position involves developing, debugging and testing 5G features. The development is focused on baseband Layer 2 software.
- You will be working with a software development team in Ericsson, getting full experience of cutting edge technology and sharpening your programming skills.
- Tools developer
- This position involves developing/debugging software tools which support developer's needs, such as command-line and web-based tools, 5G log analysis tools, trouble reporting tools, debug tools, software management tools, etc.
- To give our interns a well-rounded Ericsson experience, a portion of your work term will involve working with a software development team on 5G related production and test software
- Automated test developer
- This position involves developing the infrastructure to support 5G automated testing and developing automated test cases to test new 5G software features. Areas where test development is focused include Layer 1, test framework and 5G features
- This area offers interesting coding opportunities in the testing realm
- Integration and Test
- This position involves developing tools and automation to support vDU integration and testing activities.
- This includes, but not limited to, documentation of onboarding and troubleshooting guides, test channel bring up and maintenance, test channel database development, PM/KPI analysis tool development, data visualization and many others.
- AI Developer Experience
- This position involves improving the test development experience by leveraging AI which involves Gen AI powered tool functionality testing. This includes, but is not limited to, generating boilerplate code templates to streamline test creation, identifying inefficiencies in current processes, documenting/presenting findings and improving test automation workflows, exploring use cases for test development, and collaborating with the AI tools team to develop and test new functionalities.
- Furthermore, you will be experimenting with prompt engineering and fine-tuning AI models to optimize their application in test case generation
- It is beneficial to be familiar with AI tools and frameworks such as OpenAI, and Codeium TensorFlow, as well as having knowledge of prompt engineering techniques to tailor AI models for test generation and debugging workflows
- This is an excellent opportunity for students passionate about AI, software development, and improving developer workflows
Join our Team
- Computer science/Data science developer
- This position involves exploring and implementing mathematical and statistical methods on time-series data to verify software features in 5G development.
- This offers the opportunity to work with 5G domain experts to solve software development challenges using AI and advanced analytics.
- Required Skills:
- Strong mathematical foundation (statistics, linear algebra, calculus)
- Proficient in Python with data science libraries (pandas, numpy, scipy, statsmodels)
- Experience with time series analysis techniques
- Team-work mindset
- Required Skills:
- Computer science developer
- This position involves the development of analytics APIs and data pipelines to track and analyse 5G feature performance and behavioural patterns for 5G products.
- This offers the opportunity to work with 5G domain experts, apply your programming skills to solve software development challenges and improve developer workflows.
- Required Skills:
- Strong programming foundation, language experience preferred python, java, go, or julia
- Understanding of backend/frontend development principles
- Experience with REST API design and implementation using modern frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, or similar)
- Optional: Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization
- Team-work mindset
- Required Skills:
Job Stage Description
You will bring:
- Software development and debugging skills with an academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering,
- Communications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Working towards completion of a bachelors, masters, or doctoral degree.
- Entering any coop term (1st, 2nd, ...).
- Interpersonal skills: Team player, independent, self-starter, organization skills, detail oriented and able to work in a dynamic environment.
- Effective English oral and written communications skills.
- General knowledge of LTE and/or 5G wireless protocols are helpful.
- Concurrent programming languages, Perl, Python, Java, JavaScript, Typescript, Java SpringBoot framework, HTML/CS, C/C++.
- Experience with Linux, Gerrit, Github, Jenkins, Django, and Angular are all assets.
- HTTP & RESTful framework, Database Fundamentals (Hibernate & JPA in our implementation), Kubernetes & Docker.
You will experience:
- Collaborate with colleagues
- Use Agile ways of working
- Work with a team, and independently
- Develop real time 5G base station software
- Applying AI/ML skills to development work
- Assist in the investigation of issues uncovered during testing
- Develop/code automated 5G test cases
- Develop/code automated test tools capabilities
- Perform software feature and/or integration testing in the lab on 5G lab equipment
- Work in 5G simulations testing signal processing, including in AI/ML
- Develop command-line and web-based tools, to support software development
- Generate test data for design validation
- Develop test tools and/or test scripts
- Trouble shoot and help to resolve issues with the test environment
Eligibility requirements:
- 2.7+ GPA or equivalent , Uploading an unofficial copy of your transcript
- Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, master's, or PhD on a full-time basis at a four-year college or university at the time of the co-op
- Be available to work 40 hours per week
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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 employer, learn more .
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected] .
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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At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is
Bachelors: $25.5/hr - $34.5/hr
Masters: $37/hr
PhD: $41/hr
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.
We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.
Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient.
Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.
Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term.
As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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