About this opportunity:
Are you a curious newly graduated software professional eager to help build the Baseband Software powering today's 5G networks and tomorrow's 6G innovations? We are looking for Baseband Developers (L1) at the beginning of their careers to join our team in Lund.
At Ericsson, you'll have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to cutting-edge technology that connects millions of people worldwide.
As part of an agile development team, you will work across the full software lifecycle, from early studies and feature development to testing, delivery, customer acceptance, and maintenance of existing products.
What you will do:
Your focus will be on the Physical Layer (L1) of Ericsson's Baseband Software, a key component of our industry-leading 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions and a foundation for future 6G technologies. You will:- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality baseband software using C/C++ and Python.- Study, implement, and verify new features for 5G networks while contributing to future 6G solutions.- Solve complex technical challenges in a real-time embedded software environment.- Utilize AI and Agentic AI tools to enhance software development, debugging, testing, analysis, and engineering productivity.- Evaluate, validate, and responsibly apply AI-generated solutions while maintaining high standards of quality, security, and engineering excellence.- Collaborate in a diverse, cross-functional, and multicultural team with experienced engineers across the organization.- Continuously learn, innovate, and contribute to world-class mobile network products.
The skills you bring:- MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or a related field.- Strong interest in embedded software and real-time systems.- Solid programming skills in C/C++ and Python.- Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities.- Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for technology.- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.- Interest in modern engineering practices, including AI-powered development tools and Agentic AI workflows.
We also value knowledge or experience in:- 4G/5G wireless communication systems and 3GPP standards.- Digital signal processing (DSP) and embedded software development.- Multi-core DSP programming and real-time systems.- Linux development environments.- Python scripting and automation.- AI-assisted software development, testing, debugging, and code generation.- Evaluation and validation of AI-generated code and solutions.
You are eager to learn, open to new challenges, and motivated by solving complex problems. You enjoy working in a team, broadening your expertise, and exploring new technologies.
You see AI and Agentic AI as valuable engineering tools that can drive innovation and productivity, while understanding the importance of critical thinking, engineering judgment, quality, and security.
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: Sweden (SE) || Lund
Req ID: 791609
Skills Required
- MSc degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications, or a related field
- Strong interest in embedded software and real-time systems
- Solid programming skills in C/C++ and Python
- Analytical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities
- Curiosity, initiative, and passion for technology
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
- Knowledge or experience with 4G/5G wireless communication systems and 3GPP standards
- Knowledge or experience with digital signal processing and embedded software development
- Knowledge or experience with multi-core DSP programming and real-time systems
- Experience with Linux development environments
- Experience with Python scripting and automation
- Experience with AI-assisted software development, testing, debugging, and code generation
- Experience evaluating and validating AI-generated code and solutions
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. job postings describe multiple medical plan options (including PPO and HSA‑eligible HDHP) plus dental and vision, aligning with a comprehensive medical suite. Corporate materials also emphasize wellbeing resources and EAP support.
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Retirement Support — Company communications and U.S. materials reference market‑competitive retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with automatic employer contributions and additional matching. Investor and benefits materials signal a structured approach to total rewards that includes long‑term savings programs.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. and EWS guides and postings highlight paid maternity and parental/adoption leave at full pay, alongside structured short‑term disability at full pay for defined weeks by tenure. These programs are positioned as part of a family‑friendly, work‑life‑balance 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.
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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