Junior C Developer for 5G User Plane

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Budapest
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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
About this opportunity
We at Ericsson Packet Core (PC) development are a very passionate team of developers on a mission to build the world's best User Plane. We work in autonomous empowered teams and we feel pride in making the world a better place, simplifying and improving the lives of billions. We build mobile systems that make remote health care and self-driving cars possible. We are just at the beginning of our 5G journey, which will bring us even more possibilities, such as remote surgeries and unprecedented speed of connectivity. We believe that the teams have the best knowledge in their respective areas and encourage creativity, self-organization and provide an environment for independent decision making.
Now we are looking for skilled software developers to join our teams!
Our product
We are responsible for the development and maintenance of the Packet Core User Plane. The user plane handles packet routing and forwarding in the mobile data network between internet and the radio network. All 3G, 4G and 5G mobile traffic passes through the user plane. It runs on several platforms, including carrier-grade routers, virtual machines and containers.
We are continuously trying to beat the competition. Most recent achievements include delivering 193 Gbps throughput on an Intel processor-based server, which was demonstrated at the Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2019. We are market leaders and with mobile traffic from more than 2 billion people passing through our products (40% of the mobile traffic in the World).
Technologies we use
  • Linux development
  • Cloud Native infrastructure, microservices
  • C programming language for product implementation, Python and Java for verification purposes
  • L2/L3, Routing, 3GPP standards
  • IP, IPSec, TCP, UDP, L2TP, TLS

Our products put high technical requirements on the team, including high-performance application development, low-latency requirements, multi-threaded programming, embedded development, DPDK knowledge and framework design in the IP Connectivity competence area.
We develop in a Linux environment, and code is committed to Git repositories. We are proud of our modern Continuous Integration and Deployment frameworks using Jenkins, with over 2500 commits per month and weekly pre-deliveries to customers.
What you will do
  • Work with some of the best software developers in Hungary
  • Have the opportunity to set the next world record in mobile packet switching
  • Become a specialist in C coding and IP protocols
  • Drive strategic technical leadership
  • Develop, maintain and test high-quality products

You will bring
  • Passion for software development and love to continuously experiment
  • Problem-solving skills and enjoy digging into complex problems
  • BSc or MSc level in Computer Science or equivalent level of knowledge
  • 1+ years of software development experience in C
  • Good knowledge of network protocols
  • Understanding of virtualisation and cloud native technologies
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Being innovative, adapting and responding to change
  • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
  • English proficiency

What we offer
Salary package
  • Cafeteria fringe benefits (yearly amount of gross 840,000 HUF)
  • Annual bonus
  • Benefits after life events (eg.: childbirth)

Other
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life and accident insurance
  • Wellbeing activities
  • Company share purchase plan
  • Referral program
  • All You Can Move partner

Learning & Development
  • Continuous learning through trainings, workshops, and conferences
  • Internal and external learning & development opportunities
  • Language courses

Facilities
  • Modern office in the 11th district
  • Hybrid working based on our current Home Office Policy
  • Laptop and mobile phone
  • Free parking in the secured company underground garage
  • Bicycle storage, showers and lockers

Ericsson Hungary does not provide relocation support or sponsor HU work authorisations for this position.
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: Hungary (HU) || Budapest
Req ID: 781200

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