5G/6G Baseband Software Developer

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Ericsson
Ottawa, CanadaPosted Jul 17, 2026
## Grow with us 5G/6G Baseband Software Developer Location: Ottawa, ON. At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position Please upload your unofficial transcript when applying. (Use the "Cover letter" uploading tab.) About this opportunity: Join Ericsson's Feature Software Development team as a 5G NR Baseband Software Developer. In this role, you will design, implement, and integrate User Plane Control (UPC) software functionality for Ericsson's 5G NR purpose-built baseband and virtualized RAN solutions. Your work will span the full software development lifecycle — from requirement analysis and system design through to integration, verification, and product documentation. We work in Lean and Agile cross-functional teams where continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing are part of everyday work. What you will do: * 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 The skills you bring: * 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 * Nice to have: 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 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? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. 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...

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