Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native user-plane services for 5G Core networks.
- Build and optimize high-performance networking software on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Develop packet-processing functions using DPDK.
- Deliver scalable microservices using Docker and Kubernetes.
- Own services through development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational support.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and cross-functional teams to improve performance, resiliency, and scalability.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation.
- Troubleshoot complex networking and cloud infrastructure issues in production.
- Improve software quality, test coverage, and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong software development experience with C, C++, Go, or similar systems programming languages.
- Strong Linux development and troubleshooting skills.
- Understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing, and network protocols.
- Experience with high-performance packet processing technologies such as DPDK.
- Experience building cloud-native applications and microservices.
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with GitLab CI, Jenkins, Cloud Build, or similar CI/CD tools.
- Experience with REST and/or gRPC APIs.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
- Preferred experience includes cloud-based databases, distributed systems, observability and monitoring tools, telecommunications, 5G Core, cloud-native networking, large-scale production environments, or carrier-grade systems.
Benefits
- Salary range is CAD 101,500 to CAD 133,350 for Ottawa.
- Three medical and dental plan options are available, with core coverage fully paid by Ericsson.
- The retirement program includes a 2% automatic pension contribution and an RRSP match of up to 4%, for a potential 6% total company contribution.
- Benefits include basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short-term disability coverage, and optional participation in the Stock Purchase Plan.
- Employees receive at least 18 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days, prorated based on start date.
- The company provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
- Additional benefits include financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, a wellness account, and recognition programs.
- The position is based in Ottawa, Canada, and Ericsson does not provide immigration assistance or sponsorship.
About Ericsson
The future of mobile isn’t on the horizon, it’s happening now. At Ericsson, we’re building the foundation for an open network ecosystem where industries, developers, and enterprises thrive. The convergence of 5G, AI, cloud, and network APIs isn’t just a technological shift; it’s a transformation that is redefining industries and enhancing everyday life. Open, programmable networks are enabling real-time innovation and unlocking new business models across the globe. Imagine a world where developers can dynamically access network capabilities on demand, where enterprises don’t just use connectivity but shape it. This isn’t a distant vision, it’s the ecosystem we’re creating today. Collaboration fuels everything we do. By working across industries, we’re designing a future where connectivity isn’t just seamless. It’s intelligent, programmable, and transformative. The shift is happening. Are you part of it?