Junior L1 Software Developer

About the opportunity

What you will do

• Design, develop, and test L1 software components for 5G processing platforms and cloud/COTS environments.
• Implement Physical Layer baseband features across deployment scenarios and 3GPP frequency bands.
• Analyze requirements and contribute solutions balancing performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Integrate software modules and algorithms, troubleshoot issues, and participate in reviews and design discussions.
• Maintain test coverage; explore cloud-native, containerized, and virtualized environments.
• Use AI/ML where appropriate, contribute to agile planning and improvement, and document designs and test plans.

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Communications Systems, AI/ML, or related field.
• 0–4 years of relevant professional experience, including at least 1 year with embedded software, low-level programming, and cloud-ready systems.
• At least 1 year of C/C++ embedded or systems-level software experience and experience with real-time or concurrent embedded software.
• Wireless fundamentals and L1 software experience for standards such as NR, LTE, WCDMA, WiMAX, or WLAN.
• Familiarity with Linux and experience with Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, or similar tools.
• Cloud awareness, analytical problem-solving, clear communication, collaboration, adaptability, and ownership.

Compensation

• The salary range for Ottawa is $85,000–$111,300; the posting does not state a pay cadence.
• An annual bonus opportunity may be available, subject to eligibility and performance.

Benefits

• Benefits include medical and dental coverage, retirement and savings programs, life and disability insurance, vacation, personal days, holidays, and other paid programs.

Additional information

• Ericsson states it will not provide immigration support.