Location: Ottawa, Ontario
At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
About this opportunity:
Ericsson is the leading technology firm in creating our mobile world, and with 60,000 patents, we've made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team you are empowered to learn, lead, and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology.You will be welcomed and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Come to where the future begins!
Our radio product development team is looking for a data scientist who is results driven with demonstrated expertise in applied AI/ML. Selected candidate will help grow our applied AI community though project activity, innovation and education.
What you will do:
- Technical driver for AI projects within radio product development
- Use applied AI and help AI adoption for product and productivity benefits across our teams.
- Explore, leverage and implement Al solutions to solve difficult problems in radio product development
- Co-lead Innovation Garage projects in the AI area. Utilize "learn by doing" as a platform to build site AI competence
- Collaborate with site Talent Development team to strengthen University partnership/connection for students and professors
- Create strategy for planning ahead for future AI success
- Automate Al model pipeline for improved efficiency
- Identify gaps and provide working solutions
- Become part of the global Al framework
- Interfaces Systems, Software, Hardware, Tech Areas, Domain Teams
- Stay current on SOTA AI/ML architectures, technologies and solutions across natural language processing, computer vision and beyond
- Help create the needed AI compute and cloud infrastructure
- Build and grow technical competence in E2E applied AI applications and deployment (including secure cloud app deployment)
- Work closely with RPCA subject matter experts
- Become a recognized global expert in applied AI
- Innovation leadership for applied AI solutions
- Active AI educator across
The skills you bring
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Applied AI/ML, Computer Science, Electrical/Telecom Engineering, Data Science, or a related field; telecom-focused research or projects are a plus.
- Domain curiosity and experience in telecom (e.g., 4G/5G, RAN/core, OSS/BSS, network analytics), with the ability to translate AI learnings across industries.
- Solid, hands-on understanding of SOTA AI/ML methods and when to apply them; practical experience with a subset (e.g., time-series forecasting, anomaly detection), with exposure to graph ML, RL, or generative models/LLMs as a plus.
- Proficient in Python and ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow; experience with Git and basic testing; exposure to packaging and Docker; MLOps experience is a plus.
- Applied AI mindset: frames problems, chooses practical methods, prototypes fast, and partners to ship production-ready solutions with clear success metrics.
- Practical GPU experience for training and inference: performance profiling, distributed training, mixed precision; familiarity with CUDA/cuDNN/NCCL or similar is a plus.
- Clear communicator who can influence and align diverse stakeholders-equally comfortable debating baselines with engineers and storytelling impact with business leaders.
- Collaborative, big-picture thinker who connects data to deployment and models to measurable business outcomes.
- Innovation mindset: track SOTA, run experiments, prototype new solutions, and help move promising ideas into production.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)
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Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
The salary range for this position is
Ottawa, ON: $85,000- $111,300
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select if STV): Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also receive basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson's Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, plus at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company-paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day.
We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale.
Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient.
Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical.
Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term.
As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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