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Over 100 years imagining a future

With a presence in Spain since 1922, Ericsson has been offering technological solutions in our country for over a century. During this time, we have played a leading role as a technology leader, driver of economic development, promoter of innovation and trusted partner. From the first telephone line and the first Ericsson factories in Spain, to the current mobile phone network and our innovation centers. All these achievements are due to the dedication of a group of enthusiastic dreamers with an unlimited vision of a country that has not stopped growing. 100 years later, together with our customers, partners and employees, we are laying the foundation for the next 100 years. 

Currently, we employ more than 2,200 employees in Spain in three R&D centers located in Madrid, Malaga and Barcelona, ​​which makes us a reference country for the company in Europe and the rest of the world.

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R&D Madrid

The Madrid R&D center leads the technological development to create the telecommunications networks of the future. It develops technologies, products and services deployed in over 300 operators in 180+ countries. It researches and leads the standardization of network architectures in organizations like 3GPP and IETF, and contributes to the generation of essential patents for the Ericsson group.

It has more than 600 highly qualified professionals, of more than 20 nationalities, who work in an international context, and promotes collaboration and transfer of competence with other R&D centers of the Ericsson group. The center collaborates closely with the university in the creation of pioneering postgraduate programs in Europe that prepare the professionals of the future in the area of ​​​​5G network development.  

R&D Barcelona

The Ericsson R&D center in Barcelona focuses on the design and validation of Ericsson's Mission Critical Push To Talk   (MCPTT) solution (Real-time communication solution for Mission Critical environment).

The team designs and validates both the server part and the mobile clients for Android, iOS and Windows.

R&D Málaga

The Ericsson R&D Center in Malaga has more than 150 engineers from more than 23 nationalities who lead the company's global efforts to enable best performing networks. 

In this center, the latest ML and AI technologies are used to design the software that optimizes the performance of the mobile network, resulting in 9.5 m cells optimized globally by AI/ML algorithms and supporting 50 commercial customers worldwide.

Recently the center has also embarked in the development of rApps using Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform ​(EIAP). Since its creation, it has actively collaborated with the University of Malaga, engaging in joint R&D initiatives that fostered the creation of disrupted technologies.

 

Meet our people

Meet David

" As much as I enjoy what we do, what I like most is the freedom to pursue my interests with a vibrant community of engineers that feels close to home. I like the people I work with and what they inspire me to do. "

David Baldazo Escriña - Software Developer

 

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Meet Aida

"Passion to win - this is my motto.  It does not mean winning at any cost, being a deal killer or going over others to get results. It means working as a team, focus on reaching goals, always with high motivation and the desire to learn and innovate with a smile and having fun." 

Aida Delgado -  Head of Build Service Factory  

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Meet Jaime

"One if the most remarkable aspects that contributed to my journey at Ericsson is the high level of talent that surrounds you. This helps you create an excellent environment to work in and enhance your own skills by learning from peers and elevating your performance."

Jaime Rodrigues -  Product Development Leader  

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