Senior SW Developer

Madrid,Comunidad de Madrid,Spain Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted July 9, 2025
Job description

Join our Team

About this opportunity

We are looking for Senior Software developers in the area of 5G Core Network, with passion for building new functionalities related with 5G mobile data processing (especially, in the programming of open platform, real time and high-availability systems).

 

What you will do

You will work in a multi-functional team in the development of new functionalities for 5G User Plane.

Participate the full life-span of the software feature: from early phases (analyzing the solution and setting requirements), development phase (coding and testing), and final deployment on live network (supporting customer teams).

Be part of a multinational organization, with teams distributed in Spain, Sweden, and China.

 

You will bring

  • A bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in computer science, telecommunication engineering or related field
  • Willing to or being already proficient in programming of open-platform, real-time and high-available systems, as well as scripting.
  • Programming in C, and at least one scripting language (i.e. python, shell/bash) on UNIX/Linux is required.
  • Knowledge in TCP/IP Networking, and evolution transport protocols (like QUIC), data networks and IP-based applications (HTTP, HTTPS, ...), Routing and Signaling.
  • Capacity to investigate and debug complex issues. Including performance tuning experience, troubleshooting, core dump analysis, etc.
  • Cloud native software stacks and execution environments. Containers (i.e. Dockers).
  • Knowledge in operating system architectures and capacity to model scalable designs and solutions.
  • Good written and spoken English, confident working in international environments.

Competences of extra value:

  • Advanced Linux user and network administrator
  • Experience in configuration of network equipment
  • Knowledge in Mobile network architecture 4G/5G. Interfaces, protocols, functions
  • C++ and/or Golang
  • Knowledge in Link-layer protocols: ARP, ND, BFD (Routing and L2-L4 protocols)

 

We are seeking a talented candidate for our team willing to work in a flexible environment combining both working from home and in-office presence in Madrid (50%).

 

What happens once you apply?

Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion 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

 

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.

About this role

Summary

Develop new functionalities for 5G User Plane in a multi-functional team.

Job title

Senior SW Developer

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

telecommunications

Location requirements

Located in Madrid, flexible remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

computer sciencetelecommunication engineeringCpythonshell/bashTCP/IPQUICHTTPHTTPScloud nativecontainersLinuxnetworking

Preferred skills

Linuxnetwork administration4G5GC++GolangARPNDBFD

Specializations

5Gnetworkprogrammingscriptingcloud
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Madrid, Spain

Hybrid City