Ericsson Canada Inc. is seeking a 5G/6G Baseband Software Developer to join their Feature Software Development team. The role involves designing, implementing, and integrating User Plane Control software functionality for 5G NR solutions, while collaborating in Agile teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
Design and develop software by implementing new functionalities in C/C++, targeting multi-core environments as well as Intel server and Cloud architectures
Participate in design discussions covering UPC software and performance aspects of 5G NR features
Perform continuous analysis and requirements handling
Apply knowledge of real-time software development and wireless communication protocols (e.g., 5G NR)
Ensure feature interaction impacts are handled correctly to deliver desired behavior in customer networks
Work in a lab environment to troubleshoot and integrate complex new software components
Perform software deliveries using a version control system
Develop automated test cases to protect existing functionality from regression
Document all system analyses, software designs, and test plans
Collaborate within small, cross-functional Agile teams throughout the product development process
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Telecommunications (Master's degree is an asset)
1 or more years of software development experience
Strong programming skills and solid knowledge of C/C++
Familiarity with wireless communications concepts
Strong software troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and debug complex systems
Ability to read existing codebases and understand design intent
Experience with software development in multi-core deployment scenarios
Solid knowledge of Linux environments
Experience with Git/Gerrit-based development workflows
Familiarity with CI-based development environments (e.g., Jenkins or similar)
Scripting experience in Python, Perl, or Bash
Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
Preferred
Experience with 3GPP LTE/NR Layer 1 and Layer 2 development (PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP)
Knowledge of NR protocols and features such as scheduler, QoS, HARQ, MIMO, and Carrier Aggregation
Experience with test automation or open-source tools
Leadership or coordination experience
Benefits
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select if STV): 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.
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.
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.
New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3 personal 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.
Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.
Ericsson is an information and communications technology company that offers network services. It is a sub-organization of Investor.
