5G RAN Verification Engineer

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5G RAN Verification Engineer
About the role
As a 5G RAN Verification Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring end-to-end system quality, validating that our products meet 3GPP standards, customer requirements, and Ericsson's high reliability expectations.
What you will do:

• Drive end-to-end feature verification and validation of 5G RAN features across 5G RAN deployments.

• Perform requirement analysis and feature impact assessment during integration and verification phases.

• Execute system-level, regression, and stability testing using commercial UE and test tools in lab and pre-customer environments.

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis across 5G RAN layers using logs, traces, and protocol analysis.

• Conduct data-driven software quality assessments, identifying critical KPIs, counters, and failure patterns to support release decisions.

• Participate in customer validation, acceptance testing, and field-trial support, ensuring a smooth transition from lab to live networks.

• Collaborate closely with RAN development, CI/CD, system integration, and customer project teams to resolve issues efficiently.

• Drive continuous improvements in test coverage, verification frameworks, automation, and working methods.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics & Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.

• Hands-on experience in 5G NR feature / system verification or validation. Deep understanding of 5G NR protocols (MAC, PHY, RLC, PDCP)

• Strong experience working in a Linux environment, including Proficiency with Linux commands and shell usage

• Solid understanding and hands-on configuration management workflows, including: Git, Gerrit, Jenkins

• Practical experience with UE and network test tools, including: TM500, Qualcomm UE, QxDM, Wireshark for protocol and IP-layer analysis

• Strong skills in log analysis, trace analysis, and protocol debugging at system level.

• Good understanding of IP networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, latency, packet loss, throughput).

• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting abilities.

• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, multi-site, and globally distributed teams.

What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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 employer, learn more.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
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 (Country/ City)
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is
Ottawa: $101,500 - $133,350
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select if STV): Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also receive basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, plus at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.