System Developer

Join our RAN Baseband System Management team in Ottawa, Canada, working on Radio Access Network technology. Ericsson leads in bringing 5G to market globally and is actively engaged in developing 6G technology. We are expanding our investments to support 5G and 6G deployments worldwide and seek an experienced Radio Network System Developer. Our team works on signal processing, radio resource management, physical layer algorithms, multi-antenna systems, cloud deployments, and 5G/6G software simulation development. We collaborate with customers, partners, and other Ericsson units to understand technology potential, business needs, and market opportunities, participating in standardization efforts through 3GPP and similar forums.

Responsibilities

Conduct systems studies in Radio Resource Management areas including Scheduling, Link Adaptation, time-critical communication, and control channel radio resource management; Specify system features, functions, test cases, algorithms, use cases, and parameter settings; Develop network-level software simulations for performance analysis of 5G features and algorithms; Drive continuous improvements of products, simulation tools, and processes; Lead solution package studies and participate in system trouble report teams; Contribute to 5G standards advancement and 6G readiness; Support innovation and intellectual property development through invention disclosures and patents; Support 5G system verification and analyze test results; Assist with deployment of new 5G products and features into customer networks; Work with customer troubleshooting and analysis; Collaborate on new features, simulations, and improvements with cross-functional teams worldwide

Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent knowledge; Background in communications theory and digital signal processing; Experience in relevant areas such as 5G NR and potentially 6G; Knowledge of 5G NR mobile communication systems, particularly Physical Layer and Radio Resource Management; Product development knowledge; Software development skills in Java, C, and C++; Analytical thinking with interest in creativity and innovation; Commitment to continuous learning and skill development; Strong collaboration abilities; Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Nice to have

Experience with simulation environments and tools like MATLAB; Understanding of Lean and Agile methods

Benefits

Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options; Core level coverage paid for fully by Ericsson; Automatic 2% company contribution into Pension Plan; 50% match of employee’s contribution into Registered Retirement Savings Plan up to 8%; Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay; Short-term disability coverage; Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan; Minimum 18 days of accrued vacation; At least 3 personal days; Minimum 10 holidays; 1 volunteer day; Sick days; Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave; 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay; Financial wellness programs; Educational assistance; Matching gifts; Wellness account; Recognition programs; Hiring bonus: Bachelors $8,500 CAD, Masters $11,500 CAD, PhD $17,500 CAD; Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan annual bonus opportunity