Location: Ottawa.
Duration: 12 - 16 months
At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
About this opportunity:
Please indicate in your resume or a cover letter how many months you are available for. Please add your most recent transcripts to your application.
As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we've made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, crafting the future of technology. This is a place where you're encouraged as your own perfectly outstanding self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. This is a unique opportunity for a person who brings energy, passion, initiative, a curious mindset, and above all, a passion for learning and growing. Your qualities and values are characteristics that Ericsson strongly encourages, as well as respect for colleagues.
Exciting features about our Canada co-op programs include:
- Impactful work experience and exposure to real Ericsson projects
- Other co-op students to get to know / consult
- Collaborative, helpful work teams where knowledge sharing is valued
- Ericsson sponsored co-op social events/outings
- High visibility for full time hiring post-graduation
- Adjustable desks you can sit or stand at
- Modern office space
- Best employers in Canada (Forbes Magazine)
- Support hybrid work environment
The role of System Test Developer Co-op is located in Ottawa. Ericsson promotes and supports a hybrid workplace environment. This is a full-time position within the Customer Experience (CX) organization. Your main focus will be testing, troubleshooting, and delivering Ericsson RAN Access Network (RAN) products for our global Customers. You will also be expected to develop your already strong Cloud Native and AI skills to an even higher level, while developing innovative solutions that move Ericsson further along the Digitalization pathway.
The ideal candidate should bring all of these qualities, together with an engineering background, where one is able to demonstrate strong and proven analytical skills. Teamwork is an integral part of this role, and the candidate should have extremely good communication skills, and be energized working in a strong, team environment.
What you will do:
- Drive end-to-end system level tests in RAN technologies (5G & 6G). Is the product suitable to release to the Customer?
- Perform system level troubleshooting procedures. Is my issue related to product, or environment?
- Deliver software assessments based on a data-driven and analytical approach. Which parts of the data are critical to my decision?
- Transform our internal daily workflows around test processes, using GenAI, Agentic AI, ML, LLMs, and Python, coupled with RAN System Verification domain knowledge. How will AI be deployed within System Verification?
- Develop competence in technical domain. Am I continually upskilling myself?
- Drive continuous improvements of products, structures and processes. How can we reduce the lead time and increase the team's efficiency, using AI methods?
The skills you bring:
- An academic background in science or engineering
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
- Logical and critical thinking skills
- Experience with ML/AI framework and libraries
- Familiarity with data manipulation and analysis tools
- Strong self-motivation and an ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- A desire to work with cutting edge technologies
- Proficiency in Python for AI / ML development, data analysis, and automation, is preferred
Additional Assets:
- NR & LTE knowledge or experience is desired (or a keen interest demonstrated)
- Exposure to AI tools, such as KIRO, is an advantage
- Experience with Git/Gerrit, Jenkins, and Linux shell scripting is preferred
- AI (Generative/Agentic) knowledge is an advantage
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)
Job details: Developer
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At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
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The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
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Skills Required
- Academic background in science or engineering
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving/troubleshooting skills
- Logical and critical thinking skills
- Experience with ML/AI frameworks and libraries
- Familiarity with data manipulation and analysis tools
- Strong self-motivation and ability to work under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Python for AI/ML development, data analysis, and automation
- NR & LTE knowledge or experience
- Exposure to AI tools such as KIRO
- Experience with Git/Gerrit, Jenkins, and Linux shell scripting
- Knowledge of Generative/Agentic AI
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental‑health options are positioned as core benefits with multiple plan choices in key markets. Official materials explicitly emphasize healthcare breadth as part of “Life at Ericsson.”
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Retirement Support — 401(k) with employer matching in the U.S., pensions in some regions, and broad access to an ESPP indicate strong long‑term financial support. Company filings and AGM materials describe share programs and post‑employment benefits as ongoing pillars of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted alongside generous parental leave in various locations. Time‑off entitlements are presented as a strong component of the total rewards offering.
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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.
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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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