System Developer

About This Opportunity

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.

What You Will Do

• 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.

The Skills You Bring

• 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, preferably with understanding of Lean and Agile methods.
• Software development skills in Java, C, and C++.
• Experience with simulation environments and tools like MATLAB is beneficial.
• 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.

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´ll not be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

Compensation and Benefits

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.

• LOCATION: Ottawa, CA
• Bachelors: $81,700 CAD
• Masters: $90,300 CAD
• PhD: $100,700 CAD - $105,735 CAD

Hiring Bonus:

• Bachelors: $8,500 CAD
• Masters: $11,500 CAD
• PhD: $17,500 CAD

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 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. 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.

Important Information

• Immigration Assistance: Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
• Application Materials: Please upload your unofficial transcript when applying (Use the "Cover letter" uploading tab).
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• Equal Opportunity Employer: Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach. Learn More.
• Accommodation: If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at hr.direct.americas@ericsson.com.
• 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.

Job Details

• Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada
• Job Type: Developer