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Through three rotations, including one international and market exposure, you will tackle challenges that matter, work alongside people who expect you to contribute, question, and move things forward.\nThe Innovate track is designed for you who are driven by building what’s next. You’ll rotate across Research, Product Development, Data, and AI contributing to solutions that don’t just support the business but move it forward.\nThis isn’t a program where you sit on the sidelines. From day one, you’re hired into a role, trusted to contribute, supported to grow, and expected to make an impact. Find out more about the Early Career program here.\nYour journey within the Early Career Program will start asa Software Quality & Test Lead in Global Radio Unit Software (RU SW).\nWhat you will do\nAs a Software Quality & Test Lead, you’ll explore the end-to-end Radio Software lifecycle and how quality is shaped at every stage. You’ll work with experienced colleagues to connect software engineering and AI, and find smarter ways to build, verify and deliver software.\nExplore end-to-end Radio Software development: See how customer needs, requirements, design, development and testing shape software quality and customer experience. \nTurn AI opportunities into practical solutions: Identify useful engineering applications and build prototypes or automation to address real challenges. \nImprove software quality and delivery: Explore how AI, data, continuous integration and test automation can support development, verification and early quality assurance. \nConnect engineering with customer and business outcomes: Learn how technical decisions can affect quality, customer satisfaction, delivery time, cost and risk. \nCollaborate and share ideas: Work with global colleagues across software development, system engineering, verification and product management; present ideas and look for ways to improve how teams work. \nYou will bring\nWe believe your curiosity, technical foundation and willingness to learn will help you make the most of this opportunity. You are interested in telecommunications, software and AI, and want to understand how technology can solve real problems. You do not need to be an expert in every area: we value people who explore, ask questions and turn what they learn into useful results.\nIn addition, you have:\nA recent master’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field. \nKnowledge of wireless communication, mobile networks or radio technology, with an interest in how communication systems work. \nSoftware development knowledge and hands-on programming experience, preferably in Python, C/C++ or a similar language. \nFamiliarity with AI tools, including AI-assisted development or large language models, and interest in applying them to practical tasks. \nCuriosity, initiative and the ability to learn independently and adapt to new ideas. \nClear communication and collaboration skills, including working with people from different technical and cultural backgrounds. \nAn inclusive, global mindset and interest in contributing across teams and locations. \nAnalytical problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach. \nExcellent written and spoken English, with accountability and interest in the wider impact of your work. \nWhy join Ericsson?\nAt 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.\nWhat happens once you apply?\nClick Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.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. 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