About this opportunity
Join Ericsson in Lund for a Master's thesis focused on developing a Python-based verification framework for Ethernet transmitter and receiver designs.
Ethernet is a core communication technology in modern digital systems and robust verification is essential for validating packet generation, transmission, reception and protocol compliance. In this thesis, you will investigate how Cocotb and Python can complement traditional SystemVerilog/UVM-based verification by enabling reusable, maintainable and productive verification environments.
What you will do
- Develop a Cocotb-based verification environment for Ethernet transmitter and receiver RTL designs.
- Create Python-based Ethernet packet generators.
- Drive packets into the transmitter and verify their correct reception at the receiver.
- Implement protocol-aware scoreboards, reference models and checkers.
- Perform automated end-to-end verification of Ethernet packet transfer.
- Evaluate Cocotb's effectiveness compared with traditional verification methodologies, with focus on productivity, maintainability and reusability.
- Document the design, implementation, test strategy, results and recommendations for adoption in ASIC verification environments.
The skills you bring
- Currently pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems or a related field.
- Background in digital design and RTL coding using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
- Basic scripting experience in Python and TCL; experience with Cocotb is an advantage.
- Interest in Ethernet, communication protocols, ASIC development and digital verification.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to document technical work clearly and communicate findings effectively.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, embedded systems, or a related field.
- Background in digital design and RTL coding using VHDL, Verilog, or SystemVerilog.
- Basic scripting experience in Python and TCL.
- Interest in Ethernet, communication protocols, ASIC development, and digital verification.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to document technical work clearly and communicate findings effectively.
- Experience with Cocotb.
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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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