Software Developer Coop Summer 2025
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At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
Location: Ottawa, ON. Hybrid, 60% in office min, as per requested by the team.
Duration: 8, 12 or 16 months
Start date: May 5th, 2025
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About this opportunity
As a co-op student with Ericsson Radio Product Development, you'll gain hands-on experience in feature development, including systemisation, design, coding, and testing of radio platform software and Open RAN technologies. This opportunity allows you to deliver groundbreaking capabilities and address customer needs in the evolving terrain of 5G and Open RAN.
Our team thrives within an Agile work environment, encouraging the collaborative efforts of a cross-functional systems, hardware, and software team. As part of the team, you'll contribute to the product design and influence the development of world-class 5G radio and Open RAN products. We are particularly focused on enhancing our test automation environment and are open to exploring any technology, including artificial intelligence, to ensure robust and efficient testing processes.
What you will do
- Contribute to the development of production software, unit test software, and automated test software for 5G radio and Open RAN products.
- Innovate and implement advanced test automation strategies, leveraging any suitable technology, including AI, to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
- Troubleshoot and collaboratively resolve issues encountered during testing.
- Participate in software/hardware integration testing in the lab, both individually and as part of a team.
- Review and provide feedback on software designs and test plans.
You will bring
- Currently enrolled in a B.Sc. or M.Sc. program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field—ideally in the final year.
- Proactive, organized, and efficient with excellent problem-solving abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Comfortable working with Linux as a development environment and experienced in C and C++ development.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Java for test automation.
- Experience or interest in exploring AI-driven or other emerging test automation tools and technologies.
- Basic understanding of wireless communication standards (particularly 5G and Open RAN).
- Knowledge of real-time or embedded software.
- Familiarity with hardware building blocks.
As an Ericsson co-op, you will have the chance to contribute to shaping the future of radio technology, including the development of innovative test automation systems. If you're eager to embark on a rewarding and challenging opportunity, we warmly invite you to join our team!
This position reports to Manager Control System 3.
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?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive 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 and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.
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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.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa
Job details: Developer