Cloud Native 5G RAN - Senior Engineer

About this opportunity
The PDU Cloud RAN organization within Business Unit Networks seeks to work closely with our customers, passionate about delivery of virtualized Radio Access Network (RAN) solutions.

Full stack virtualization of the 5G New Radio (NR) Control Unit (CU) and Digital Unit (DU)
Centralized Radio Access Network (CRAN) & Distributed Radio Access Network (DRAN) configurations
COTS HW including L1 accelerators where needed
Cloud Native infrastructure
Open interfaces (e.g F1, X2/Xn, A1, 01, LLS…)
Architecture for automation, AI and machine learning



We are now expanding our team and looking for talented Cloud Native 5G RAN - Baseband Engineers!

We try to accelerate the product development with fresh thinking. We challenge the established flow with new methodologies and are active in the open-source communities.

At Ericsson, we believe in teamwork and value open communication. Our way of working is to have agile Teams that together have the required knowledge to drive the software products from start to finish. All members of the team contribute with their expertise.

What you will do
Be actively engaged in the architecture definition and proactively drive the development of NR Radio Link Control (RLC), Media Access Control (MAC) and the Scheduling function in particular:
Be able to deliver scalability, resilience and performance by taking full advantage of the evolving architecture and services inherent to a Cloud Native Platform
Develop systematization and implementation that enable rapid feature parity with embedded RAN products
Strive for delivery of product and test code with all the advantages of a DevOps infrastructure
Develop automated test cases to ensure existing functionality is never degraded by new software
Develop yourself in Ericsson’s core business areas with new open SW and COTS HW platform
Drive continuous improvements of products, tools and processes
Contribute to Innovation and Ericsson IPR. File Invention disclosures and Patents
Support the deployment of new 5G products and features into customer networks. Work with Customer troubleshooting and analysis. Understand customer configurations and issues



You will bring
5 years’ Experience with the NR RLC/MAC/Scheduling functions
Knowledge of scheduling, link adaptation or related Radio Resource Management (RRM) areas. Background in communications theory and digital signal processing
Excellent English skills, both verbal and written, providing effective communication building positive relationships internally as well as externally.
A collaborative attitude which makes you a phenomenal teammate!
Product development experience in Wireless embedded SW and/or Cloud Native product development
Experience of test automation
Analytical mindset, high capacity, and result oriented ability to deliver under pressure.
Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and manage many different projects at once
Experience in leading technical teams and/or perceived as a technical leader is beneficial
BSc or MSc degree level in a relevant area, preferably with demonstrated experience and knowledge in the above-mentioned required skills areas



Additional qualifications
Experience working with Cloud Native core design principles – microservices, containers, pods, Kubernetes platform
System simulation experiences.
Programming in C/C++/Java/Python
Knowledge on MJE/JCAT framework
Experience from Radio access technologies (NR, LTE, WCDMA, GSM), Baseband and/or HW/SW design or research.
Solid understanding of LTE & NR 3GPP specifications, especially in the areas of the Physical Layer, Radio Resource Management and Mobility



We encourage you to apply!

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 never seen before solutions 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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Please send in your application in English as soon as possible since the process is ongoing.

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Recruiter: Sara Andersson at sara.a.andersson@ericsson.com
You will report to: Manager PDU Cloud RANvDU Base&LB L2:2
Last day to apply: 27/5 2022
Location: Kista, Stockholm

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.
Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Sweden : Stockholm : Stockholm
Req ID: 673788