About the role#
The L1 Software Development team designs and implements Physical Layer Baseband functions. This is the core signal-processing engine that powers 5G technology. Our work covers various deployment scenarios and frequencies defined by 3GPP standards, with a focus on Physical Layer features for COTS hardware and cloud environments. We are looking for a motivated intern to join our team in Ottawa to contribute to technology that connects people globally.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the engineering team to design, develop, and maintain software components for 5G and 6G products.
- Enhance existing features and develop new ones, focusing on scalability, performance, and reliability in Cloud Native Platform environments.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality assurance activities.
- Support the troubleshooting and resolution of software issues.
- Explore cloud-native platforms and optimize software for cloud and COTS hardware environments.
- Apply AI/ML tools to accelerate development, improve performance, and explore intelligent automation.
- Engage in an agile development process to deliver quality work within project timelines.
- Keep up with industry trends and bring fresh perspectives to the team.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in progress or completed in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Communications Systems, AI/ML, or a related field.
- Experience or strong interest in software design.
- Demonstrated ability in embedded software design and solid proficiency in C/C++.
- Some experience with cloud development.
- Familiarity with Linux.
- Experience with Kubernetes or Docker.
- Understanding of cloud platforms and deploying software in cloud environments.
- Interest in how AI and machine learning shape software development and wireless systems (familiarity with AI tools is a plus).
- Comfort collaborating in a diverse, international, multi-site team.
- Ability to thrive in an agile environment, adapt to change, and take ownership of work.
- A proactive mindset toward driving innovation and continuous improvement.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Note: Please upload your unofficial transcript using the cover letter upload tab when applying. Ericsson does not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
About Ericsson
Ericsson is a telecommunications company based in Kista, Stockholm. Founded in 1876, the firm focuses on 5G, mobile broadband, and cloud infrastructure. It maintains a global presence with over 100,000 employees. The company develops network technologies and software for communication services.
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