Mobile Application Developer Intern (Ottawa, 8 months, May start)

Job description

To be eligible for this intern role, candidates must be students enrolled in a university degree, and cannot graduate before December 2017. Candidates who do not meet this criteria will be automatically disqualified.

Ericsson Overview

Ericsson is the global leader in telecommunications technology (ICT) and services and employs over 118,000 professionals in more than 170 countries. Our vision is to be a driver in building the Networked Society, in which every person and every industry is empowered to reach their full potential.

The Ericsson Internship Program allows students from various disciplines to gain real work experience from a global telecommunications technology leader. We focus on developing technical and business skills in an open, diverse environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Our program allows students to build strong relationships with executives, professionals and other interns while maximizing their personal potential to make a tangible impact.

The Ottawa office is focussed on R&D and has roughly 30 co-op students working in a range of areas and jobs. We consistently receive very positive feedback from our students about our jobs, the work environment, and the experience they have gained. Many of our students have gone on to full time positions with Ericsson.

Mobile application developer (IOS application):

As a developer the student will develop & maintain mobile application software. Job responsibility will include development activities like requirement analysis, design, verification, support, and product documentation.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

·  Be part of cross functional team to develop and test high quality mobile application
·  Perform troubleshooting and debugging of software issues
·  Drive continuous improvements of products and features through innovation
·  Tools development for product validation and continuous integration.

Competence & Experience:

·  Objective C, Swift, and C++/Java
·  Mobile Application Development experience
·  Client-Server based App development knowledge
·  Analytical problem solving ability
·  Test and benchmark mobile application
·  Good to have the following additional competencies:
·  Experience with OpenCV and Image recognition algorithms is plus
·  Understanding on RF propagation algorithm and MATLAB are plus
·  Android apps development
·  Web based app development
·  Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services

Working environment

·  Beautiful, modern campus with bright, collaborative open office space
·  Collaborative, helpful work teams where knowledge sharing is valued and plenty of help is provided
·  Adjustable desks you can sit or stand
·  Lots of activities for employees to participate in (i.e. site wide hackathon)
·  In Top-20 best employers in Canada (Forbes Magazine, 2016)
·  2016 Winner of the Hunger Hero Humanitarian award from UN World Food Programme for Ericsson's unique Ericsson Response Emergency Telecomm Community involvement
·  Annual Sponsor of the CN Cycle charity event for CHEO
·  Free parking. City bus stops very close by
·  Lots of other co-op students to get to know / consult
·  Friday Fika! (A Swedish coffee break tradition we have happily adopted!)

For more information about Ericsson, please visit our website: http://www.ericsson.com/

** Important instructions for applicants **

Please indicate in your resume or a cover letter how many months you are available for. Since there is a lot to learn, we are seeking students available for 8 months or longer.

Ericsson would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.

Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || || Ottawa || Stud&YP

Req ID:176890