Engineering Manager

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Kraków, Małopolskie, POL
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Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
We are shaping the future of digital connectivity the world relies on.
The Role
Lead and build a software design team for RAN baseband (L1/Scheduler), recruit and develop talent, drive product and technical leadership, ensure competitiveness, coach staff, promote Agile/Lean practices, and coordinate with product owners on quality and staffing.
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If you want to join the evolution of Ericsson working with 5G and beyond and be part of one of the most thrilling and demanding R&D businesses - this is the job for you! Ericsson is the market leader in bringing connectivity to humanity. The possibilities across industries are endless - from the more traditional advanced mobile broadband services to automotive and transports to agriculture, utilities and much, much more. We work with the latest generation of broadband wireless technology. Our unit EU RCE PEU RAN Performance is responsible for systemizing, designing, implementing, and testing software features to control the air interface for the L1 and Scheduler parts of the baseband SW within the 5G product. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to drive technology and product leadership. You must have a good understanding of agile and lean R&D development. The section is under creation and your initial primary task will be to recruit and build up the section. You will report to a Manager in Kista and be a member of a global leadership team. Some travel will be needed.
What you will do
  • Manage technology and product leadership.
  • Secure the long and short-term competitiveness of Ericsson RAN Baseband SW
  • Manage SW design team.
  • Secure correct staffing, competence, competence development, and build future technical leaders.
  • Drive, encourage continuous innovation and improvements within the areas of responsibility.
  • Knowledge sharing and learning.
  • Recruiting, coaching of staff, arranging competence builds.
  • Meetings with product owning line managers around quality, staffing, trouble reports.

You will bring
  • Technical education at university level is required.
  • Experience in being a team leader, project manager or line manager within software development is required.
  • Strong, result-oriented leadership skills with focus on finding effective and sustainable solutions: pro-active, empowering, pragmatic, and able to make things happen.
  • Respect for deadlines and the ability to motivate people under high workload is required.
  • Experience in working with radio baseband or radio protocols is an advantage.
  • Experience with real-time embedded/DSP programming is an advantage.
  • Ability to balance short term needs and long-term strategy.
  • Good understanding of telecom business and direction.
  • Keen interest in long-term evolution and success of Baseband SW product.
  • Strong leadership skills in line with Ericsson core values.
  • Interest and good understanding of the concepts of Lean and Agile ways of working.
  • Ability to work across organizational and other boundaries.
  • Large degree of flexibility and willingness to take on different tasks.
  • Business and customers focused with a high accountability to deliver results.
  • Coaching & Mentoring Skills.
  • Negotiation Skill.
  • Ability for formulating strategies and concepts.
  • To find stimulating to work with team, having a genuine interest in people and being a good communicator.
  • Strong result oriented to find stimulating to work with change management and teamwork/cooperation across the organization.
  • Good English language skills in both writing and conversation is required.

This role requires work from the office in Kraków (3 days weekly)
What do we offer
• Annual bonus depending on the achievement of the company's goals and results.• Financial awards and distinctions.• Private medical care for employee and their family (Medicover).• Life insurance; Mental Help Line Cafeteria system.• Pluxee platform: co-financing MultiSport or OK System card, lunch cards, and others.• Sports and integration activities (e.g. Football, Joga, raising team, climbing club).• Hybrid work with great flexibility (financing home furniture and IT equipment).• Company support (loans and grants).• Possibility to participate in 3G / 4G / 5G... 6G technology projects.• Opportunity to participate in technical and interpersonal training conducted by international trainers.• Access to recognized learning platforms (Pluralsight, Skillsoft, Coursera).• Opportunity to work in an international environment, also outside Poland.
If you are interested in this position, please apply no later than June 23rd. Please bear in mind that the selection process will start during the posting period, so we encourage you not to wait to submit your application.
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: Poland (PL) || Krakow
Req ID: 785917

Skills Required

  • Technical education at university level
  • Experience as a team leader, project manager, or line manager within software development
  • Good understanding of Agile and Lean R&D development
  • Strong result-oriented leadership skills and ability to make things happen
  • Respect for deadlines and ability to motivate people under high workload
  • Ability to recruit, secure staffing, and develop future technical leaders
  • Good understanding of telecom business and direction
  • Experience working with radio baseband or radio protocols
  • Experience with real-time embedded or DSP programming
  • Good English language skills in both writing and conversation

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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.”
  • 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.
  • 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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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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