About this opportunity
Are you passionate about open-source technologies and quality assurance? 

Join us as a Linux Test Engineer, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of our Linux-based solutions. You’ll work hands-on with Yocto and the Linux kernel, designing and executing automated tests, contributing to upstream projects, and helping us maintain world-class software quality. Your work will help us catch regressions early, monitor performance trends, and ensure compatibility across evolving systems.

What you will do
In this role, you’ll be part of a collaborative and technically skilled team. Your responsibilities will include:

•    Developing and executing test strategies tailored to project needs
•    Creating detailed test plans and test cases based on specifications
•    Running automated tests, analyzing results, and reporting defects
•    Collaborating closely with developers to understand code changes and resolve issues
•    Generating clear and actionable test reports for project stakeholders
•    Monitoring test performance, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing scripts
•    Investigating complex issues, identifying root causes, and proposing solutions
•    Supporting troubleshooting efforts across teams

The skills you bring
We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation and a passion for testing in open-source environments. Ideally, you bring:

•    A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
•    Proven experience as a Test Engineer or in a similar role
•    Hands-on experience with Yocto and/or embedded systems development
•    Solid understanding of test automation and CI/CD pipelines
•    Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in open-source projects
•    Familiarity with testing frameworks like ptest (Yocto), LTP, and RT-Tests
•    Experience with benchmarking tools such as UnixBench, iPerf, and sysbench
•    Knowledge of automated open-source test frameworks across various environments
•    Experience with bug tracking tools like Bugzilla and Jira
•    Understanding of open-source community norms, especially within the Linux kernel ecosystem
•    Strong communication and collaboration skills

​Application
We look forward to receiving your application, including your CV/resume in English.
Application deadline: 22nd August 2025

Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Work setup: We aim for approximately 60% on-site presence at our office.

Please note that we do not accept or process applications submitted via email.

If you have specific questions about the role, feel free to contact:
Nina Juthage, Principal Talent Acquisition Partner, at nina.a.juthage@ericsson.com

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.
 
What happens once you apply?

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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 Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm

Req ID: 760832