About this opportunity:
Predicting the future is exciting. Inventing it is even better. At Ericsson, we do both!
5G is already transforming industries around the world, and Ericsson has been at the forefront since the first commercial launch in 2018. Now, we are investing heavily in the next generation of wireless technology, where advanced ASIC and FPGA development play a crucial role in shaping the future of connectivity.
We are looking for an experienced FPGA Developer to join our Digital Development Team in Lund, Sweden. In this role, you will work on the architecture of next-generation devices for Radio and RAN Compute products. You will be part of a team with long-term responsibility for evolving key IPs and subsystems, helping define the roadmap for the next 2-3 years.
This is an opportunity to work with advanced technology, collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across Ericsson, and contribute to innovations that will shape future communication networks.
Our organization works according to Agile principles, where teamwork, collaboration, and close interaction are at the heart of how we succeed.
What you will do:
- Design and implement FPGA for Radio products, including RTL design, technical documentation and stakeholder support.
- Collaborate with System Architects, R&D organizations, Lab teams, and product hardware and software teams.
- Plan and implement FPGA strategies together with FPGA leads across different sites and continuously drive innovation and new methodologies.
- Actively contribute to the Global FPGA Workgroup.
- Maintain a comprehensive view of current and future FPGA development within the Lund team.
- Drive and promote quality in FPGA development
The skills you bring:
- Master's degree or Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering, or equivalent education.
- Strong knowledge of FPGA technology, design environments, and development methodologies, with 8+ years of FPGA development experience.
- Added advantage to have experience in advanced SoC development.
- Knowledge of radio access systems and their components.
- Experience with VHDL and/or SystemVerilog.
- A track record of successful collaboration across teams and sites.
- A quality-focused mindset.
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 || Lund
Req ID: 790476
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent experience, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of FPGA development experience, including leadership roles
- Knowledge of FPGA technology, design environments, and development methodologies
- Expertise with FPGA design tools such as Vivado, Quartus, or similar
- Proficiency with hardware description languages including Verilog, SystemVerilog, or VHDL
- Knowledge of UVM methodology
- Familiarity with modern FPGA device families and RTL simulation
- Experience with DDRX, AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, and embedded processing
- Experience with a scripting language such as Python, Tcl, or shell scripting
- Familiarity with radio base station hardware architecture and digital signal processing
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Track record of successful cross-team and cross-site cooperation
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and reliable, with multiple medical plan choices, dental/vision, and mental-health/EAP resources. Available descriptions highlight healthcare and disability insurance as consistent strengths.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials point to an automatic company 401(k) contribution plus matching that can add up to a notably high employer contribution, and some regions also offer pension options. This structure is often cited as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs are characterized as generous, with sizable vacation allowances, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and strong parental leave in some locations. PTO is frequently highlighted as a standout element of the package.
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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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