W Designer - 5G/6G Cloud RAN vDU Baseband

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About this opportunity:
We are looking for a talented and motivated SW Designer/Developer to join our 5G/6G Cloud RAN vDU Baseband development team. You will play a hands-on role in building and evolving the software that powers next-generation radio access networks, working across the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced, DevOps-oriented environment. As part of a forward-looking team, you will also have the opportunity to explore and apply AI tools and techniques where they add real value to your work.
We are building a team that understands the value of AI as a practical engineering tool - whether that means using it to accelerate root cause analysis, improve code review workflows, or surface patterns across large-scale lab results. You don't need to be an AI expert, but curiosity and willingness to explore how AI can enhance real baseband development work is a definite plus.
What you will do:

• 3GPP Specification Implementation - Translating complex NR standards into reliable, high-quality software
• Algorithm Design & Implementation - Designing and coding scheduler and baseband algorithms that meet strict real-time performance requirements
• Unit & Multi-Component Test Design - Building meaningful tests that validate correctness, edge cases, and system behavior
• Requirement Analysis - Interpreting functional and system requirements and shaping how they are realized in software
• System Design - Contributing to architectural decisions and design discussions at the component and system level
• Tools Development - Creating internal tools that support development, analysis, and CI/CD workflows, including AI-assisted capabilities such as log analysis, anomaly detection, and performance diagnostics
• Documentation - Producing clear technical documentation that supports maintainability and knowledge sharing across the team

The skills you bring:

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, with hands-on experience in embedded or real-time software development and debugging
• Solid understanding of computer networks and wireless communications, including 3GPP NR specifications across RRM, MAC, RLC, PDCP, Physical Layer, and mobility
• Experience working in a Linux environment, with scripting ability in Python or Bash
• Familiarity with version control and CI/CD tooling: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, GitLab, or Spinnaker

Nice to Have / Can Be Learned:

• Experience with Cloud RAN or vDU architectures
• Exposure to real-time or COTS hardware platforms in a RAN context
• Familiarity with Agile or DevOps development practices in a telecom environment
• Practical experience using AI tools in a software development context - such as AI-assisted coding, log analysis, automated diagnostics, or test generation

Challenges You'll Naturally Enjoy
This role is a strong fit if you're energized by technically deep, high-stakes engineering problems. You'll thrive here if you enjoy:

• Turning standards into software - Reading and interpreting 3GPP NR specifications for RRM, MAC, RLC, and PDCP, and translating them into clean, correct, production-ready implementations
• Real-time embedded development - Writing software that runs on commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware under strict timing and resource constraints, where correctness and performance both matter
• Scheduler and L2 stack complexity - Digging into the inner workings of the baseband scheduler and Layer 2 stack to troubleshoot subtle, hard-to-reproduce issues and deliver durable fixes
• Advanced RRM features - Contributing to the development of sophisticated radio resource management functions, including beamforming, massive MIMO, carrier aggregation, dynamic spectrum sharing, link adaptation, and power optimization
• End-to-end feature ownership - Implementing and testing 5G Cloud RAN baseband features across the full development cycle, from design through integration in a DevOps environment
• Pushing toward 6G - Working on next-generation scheduler functions where the standards are still evolving and your engineering judgment shapes the outcome

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?
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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
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
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.
Your Pay
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.
The salary range for this position is
• Ottawa: $129,500CAD - $170,100CAD
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.