Erlang/OTP Developer
Quick Summary
At Ericsson Nikola Tesla, we don’t just follow technology—we shape it. With nearly 3000 professionals, mostly from STEM fields, we’re a powerhouse of innovation built on over 75 years of experience.
At Ericsson Nikola Tesla, we don’t just follow technology—we shape it. With nearly 3000 professionals, mostly from STEM fields, we’re a powerhouse of innovation built on over 75 years of experience. As the region’s leading R&D center and a leading exporter of software development services, we blend deep expertise with bold ideas—lighting the way toward a more connected, secure, and intelligent future. Beyond our cutting-edge ICT solutions in the telecom sector, we’re also shaping the future in healthcare, transport, public services, and multimedia. Our innovative technologies make a real difference—enhancing everyday life and delivering meaningful value to communities.
Our R&D’s Networks Development Control System team is seeking developers to work on Middleware using Erlang/OTP on Embedded Linux. Ericsson Radio System supports 2G to 5G networks with high performance and low energy use. Middleware is key, enabling features like remote software upgrades, secure operation, and configuration management.
Erlang is a functional programming language developed by Ericsson in 1986, originally for telecom switching. Now open-source, it’s widely used for building scalable, reliable, and concurrent systems. Erlang excels at handling multiple threads of execution simultaneously, making it ideal for distributed applications.
Many major companies rely on Erlang:
- Amazon uses it for SimpleDB in EC2. [source]
- Facebook powers its chat backend with Erlang, supporting 100+ million active users. [source]
- WhatsApp runs messaging servers handling millions of users per server. [source]
Elixir, a modern language, also runs on the Erlang VM, leveraging its robust ecosystem. [source]
In this role, you’ll work on:
- Remote software download and installation (Autointegration)
- Software upgrades
- Secure operation & maintenance (credentials, authentication, authorization)
- Configuration via NETCONF/YANG and database management
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Develop Middleware software on the BEAM (Erlang VM) running on Embedded Linux
- →Work on cutting-edge 5G networking devices used around the world
- →Write clean, reliable, and testable code with quality in mind
- →Document your work and learn through code reviews with your teammates
- →Contribute to products built in large volumes—up to a million units
- →Help design high-availability systems used globally
- →Collaborate with experienced engineers in international teams
- →Learn, grow, and have fun doing meaningful work
- Technical university students or graduates with a background in STEM.
- A desire and readiness for learning and research
- Openness in communication, motivation for collaboration and teamwork
- Good knowledge of the English language
What We Offer
~1 min readCroatian citizenship or a work permit for Croatia is mandatory.
Candidates will be evaluated and contacted after passing the initial screening.
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Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- January 20, 2026
- First seen
- May 5, 2026
- Last seen
- May 6, 2026
Posting Health
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- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- May 6, 2026
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