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Baseband Software Test Developer

Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · QA & Testing

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In short

We are looking for a Baseband Software Test Developer to join our 5G/6G RAN function development team. This hybrid role in Austin, TX focuses on quality assurance, verification, and integration of software for gNodeB and Cloud RAN vDU products, involving daily innovation and knowledge sharing in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate, troubleshoot, and verify new features and functions for Ericsson gNodeB and vDU products.
  • Conduct regression quality assurance and feature-interaction testing.
  • Use knowledge of 5G and 6G wireless communication protocols.
  • Integrate and troubleshoot complex new software in a lab environment.
  • Create automated tests to verify that new software preserves existing functionality.
  • Prepare test plans and analysis documentation.
  • Work with design and system engineers in small cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Commitment to testing and quality, supported by curiosity, a learning mindset, and strong debugging skills.
  • Knowledge of computer networks and wireless communications, including 3GPP specifications, radio resource management, MAC/RLC/PDCP/physical layers, and mobility.
  • Working knowledge of Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, and GitLab.
  • Experience using LLM-powered coding assistants.
  • Hands-on experience with agentic AI.
  • Ability to build and maintain automated test code using scripting languages, Python, and/or C++.
  • Quality-focused testing approach and strong troubleshooting ability.
  • Ability to configure lab and debugging environments, create and document test cases, execute test plans, capture and analyze results, and produce test reports.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
  • Experience with end-to-end feature testing across base stations and mobile devices, including eNodeB/gNodeB, real UEs, and UE simulators.
  • Understanding of physical, signaling, and protocol layers; throughput versus SNR; mobility handling; and RF testing.
  • Experience testing functionality, performance, robustness, configuration, capacity, and complex feature interactions.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range dependent on factors like location and candidate qualifications.
  • Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
  • Excellent health benefits with choice of medical and dental plan options.
  • Company credits for medical and dental premiums.
  • Investment in short and long-term financial wellbeing.
  • Ericsson US 401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and match.
  • Company credits for basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
  • Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation.
  • Up to 3 personal days per year.
  • 11 annual holidays.
  • 8 hours of volunteer time.
  • 80 hours of sick time annually.
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
  • 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
  • Financial wellness programs.
  • Educational assistance.
  • Matching gifts.
  • Recognition programs.

Skills

5G NR6G RANGitGerritJenkinsGitLabPythonC++3GPP specificationsradio resource managementMAC/RLC/PDCP/physical layersmobility
#5G#6G#RAN#vDU#test automation#regression testing#feature testing#wireless communication#software integration
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Company

Ericsson

Job Posted

3 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Austin, United States

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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