About this opportunity
Are you about to graduate, or have you recently completed your university studies in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, or a related field?
Join Ericsson's Cloud RAN Layer 1 organization and help build the technology that powers next-generation mobile networks.
Our teams develop performance-critical software at the heart of 5G and future radio systems. As a Junior Software Engineer, you will work alongside experienced developers and technical experts to learn how advanced wireless communication systems are designed, implemented, tested, and optimized.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is curious, eager to learn, and excited about solving challenging technical problems in a collaborative environment.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain software in Ericsson's Cloud RAN Layer 1 platform.
- Use AI-assisted engineering workflows to support activities such as developing code, test creation, debugging, documentation, and code review.
- Work with modern C++ and performance-critical software components.
- Learn how 5G/6G radio systems and physical layer processing work.
- Participate in feature development, debugging, testing, code reviews, and continuous integration activities.
- Collaborate with software developers, architects, system engineers, and testers across global teams.
- Contribute to software quality, test coverage, maintainability, and continuous improvement.
- Explore and contribute to AI/ML-enabled features that may be implemented in the product, including prototyping, integration, testing, and evaluation together with experienced engineers.
- Grow your technical skills through mentorship, feedback, and hands-on experience.
The skills you bring
- Programming experience in C/C++, Python, Julia.
- Foundational understanding of AI and machine learning concepts.
- Practical experience using Python for data processing, experimentation, or machine learning through university coursework, thesis work, or personal projects.
- Experience with Linux development environments, Git, unit testing, CI/CD, or cloud-native technologies.
- Basic understanding of 5G, mobile networks, physical layer processing, or 3GPP concepts.
- Ability to use AI-assisted development tools critically and responsibly.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Interest in software engineering, high-performance systems, and telecommunications.
- Good communication skills in English.
- Curiosity, collaboration, ownership, and a strong willingness to learn.
You do not need previous professional telecom or Layer 1 experience. We are looking for strong engineering fundamentals, learning agility, and the motivation to grow.
Please send your CV in English.
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) || Stockholm
Req ID: 790693
Skills Required
- University degree or imminent graduation in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Embedded Systems, Telecommunications, or a related field
- Programming experience in C or C++
- Programming experience in Python, Julia, or comparable languages
- Foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts
- Practical Python experience for data processing, experimentation, or machine learning through coursework, thesis work, or personal projects
- Experience with Linux development environments, Git, unit testing, CI/CD, or cloud-native technologies
- Basic understanding of 5G, mobile networks, physical-layer processing, or 3GPP concepts
- Ability to use AI-assisted development tools critically and responsibly
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills in English
- Curiosity, collaboration, ownership, and willingness to learn
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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