About this opportunity:
As a Software Developer - Radio, you will help build next-generation radio platforms that enhance system stability, energy performance, and overall customer experience.The team values execution excellence, accountability, open communication, and a culture where engineers are encouraged to innovate and challenge norms.
What you will do:
- Develop, integrate, and test radio software for new and existing remote radio platforms, working across embedded and/or application layers.
- Contribute high-quality, maintainable code in C/C++/Java as part of a cross-functional R&D team.
- Analyze and resolve complex issues spanning software and hardware domains, driving problems to closure in close collaboration with peers and stakeholders.
- Apply AI/ML techniques and automation tools (e.g., TensorFlow or PyTorch-based solutions) to improve development efficiency, testing, diagnostics, and system performance.
- Participate in system integration and end-to-end validation to ensure high stability, reliability, and energy performance of radio products.
- Continuously refine design and implementation, contributing ideas that enhance architecture, code quality, and engineering workflows
The skills you bring:
- Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid experience in Radio software design and/or testing, preferably in telecom or related domains.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++/Java, with a track record of delivering high-quality, production-grade code.
- Background in embedded software and/or application-level software development for complex systems.
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts (e.g., CNN, DNN, reinforcement learning) and hands-on exposure to frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Practical or theoretical knowledge in AI/ML, with interest in applying it to embedded systems, radio optimization, or automation is a plus.
- Fluent English and strong communication skills, with a proactive, accountable working style in cross-functional environments.
- Motivation to learn on the job in areas such as radio product development, system integration, cross-team collaboration, stakeholder management, and practical use of AI tools for engineering efficiency.
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? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion 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 Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: China (CN) || Chengdu
Req ID: 786728
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Information, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- Solid experience in radio software design and/or testing, preferably in telecom or related domains.
- Strong programming skills in C, C++, and Java with production-grade code delivery experience.
- Background in embedded software and/or application-level software development for complex systems.
- Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts (CNN, DNN, reinforcement learning) and hands-on exposure to TensorFlow or PyTorch.
- Practical or theoretical knowledge in AI/ML with interest in applying it to embedded systems, radio optimization, or automation.
- Fluent English and strong communication skills; proactive and accountable in cross-functional teams.
- Motivation to learn areas such as radio product development, system integration, stakeholder management, and AI tooling.
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health options are positioned as core benefits with multiple plan choices in key markets. Official materials explicitly emphasize healthcare breadth as part of “Life at Ericsson.”
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Retirement Support — 401(k) with employer matching in the U.S., pensions in some regions, and broad access to an ESPP indicate strong long‑term financial support. Company filings and AGM materials describe share programs and post‑employment benefits as ongoing pillars of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted alongside generous parental leave in various locations. Time‑off entitlements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards offering.
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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.
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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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