Location: Ottawa, ON.
Duration: 12 months (for co-ops)
Start date: January 4th, 2027
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:
Join Ericsson's Layer 1 Test Frameworks team in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada as a Co-op student (Intern). Approximately 40% of the world's mobile traffic runs through an Ericsson Network, and our team is at the heart of building and testing the infrastructure that supports 5G - and the future 6G - Radio Access Networks. Our product is built on a high-performance multi-core ASIC, and our test frameworks development team delivers the infrastructure that supports Layer 1 developers worldwide. As our product evolves, testing has grown just as complex as development, and we are investing in talent to enhance and expand our automated testing capabilities. We are looking for a motivated, creative co-op student who is excited by innovation and eager to contribute.
What you will do:
- Collaborate with the user community to define requirements that drive new work on the Layer 1 test framework
- Implement, verify, and maintain new features in the Layer 1 test framework
- Design innovative solutions to improve the efficiency, maintainability, and usability of the toolchain
- Support software developers globally by troubleshooting framework and environment-related issues
- Assist with exploratory and non-commercial projects that require customized testing solutions
The skills you bring:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science
- Understanding of product verification concepts, including requirements, testing, and troubleshooting
- Programming skills in Python; familiarity with C is a plus
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Experience with software configuration and delivery tools such as Git, Gerrit, or Jenkins
- Comfort working in a Linux development environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Knowledge of real-time embedded systems and/or multi-core architectures is an asset
- Familiarity with Wireless Communications Standards (3GPP/ORAN WG) is an asset
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
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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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 (Country/ City)
Job details: Developer
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
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 CAD - $34.5/hr CAD
Masters: $37/hr CAD
PhD: $41/hr CAD
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled full-time in an accredited undergraduate, master's, or PhD program at a four-year college or university during the co-op
- Bachelor's program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science, or equivalent relevant enrollment
- Minimum 2.7 GPA or equivalent
- Available to work 40 hours per week
- Available for a 12-month co-op beginning January 4, 2027
- Understanding of product verification concepts, including requirements, testing, and troubleshooting
- Programming skills in Python
- Familiarity with C programming
- Experience with Git, Gerrit, or Jenkins
- Comfort working in a Linux development environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Knowledge of real-time embedded systems and/or multi-core architectures
- Familiarity with 3GPP or O-RAN wireless communications standards
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