About the Opportunity
We are a research team in Lund that works on what comes next for consumer devices. Smartphones, smartglasses, smart watches, earbuds, headsets, and form factors that do not have a name yet. Our job is to explore what these devices could do, build things that prove it, and articulate the ideas clearly enough that others believe in them too.
We are looking for someone who is genuinely curious about technology and restless enough to do something about it. You get an idea and you build it. That might mean writing code, 3D printing a sensor mount, strapping something to a device to see if it works, or throwing together an interactive demo. You are as comfortable tinkering in the physical world as you are in a code editor. You probably have a project running at home that nobody asked for.
You will have a real role in shaping what our XR Lab explores next, and you will work in a small team of senior researchers where your ideas carry weight from day one.
What You Will Do- Explore what connected consumer devices can do that they do not do yet, across mobile phones, smartglasses, smart watches, earbuds, headsets, smart implants, and whatever comes after.- Build prototypes by combining off-the-shelf sensors, 3D printed parts, and software to try out new ideas on real devices.- Build interactive demos to communicate and validate concepts.- Take a leading role in the XR Lab, driving experiments and defining what the lab works on.- Write up research findings, concepts, and ideas clearly and compellingly, and present them to internal stakeholders.- Scout emerging technology and stay close to where consumer devices and human-computer interaction are heading.
What You Will Bring- A maker mentality: you build things to understand things, at whatever level the idea demands.- Solid coding skills, with Python as your main language and the range to pick up whatever a project needs.- Fluency with AI coding tools as part of your daily workflow. This is a real requirement, not a nice-to-have.- Experience building interactive prototypes, ideally in Unity or a similar real-time environment.- Comfort working with physical prototyping, sensors, and rapid iteration at the device level.- Genuine curiosity about connected consumer devices and where human-computer interaction is going.- The ability to articulate novel ideas clearly in writing and make a convincing case for them to a technical audience.- A self-propelled drive: you take ownership from first sketch to working demo without needing someone to push you.
Deadline: 18.09.2026
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? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.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) || Lund
Req ID: 789327
Skills Required
- Solid coding skills, with Python as the main language and the ability to learn additional languages or tools as needed
- Fluency with AI coding tools in daily workflow
- Experience building interactive prototypes, ideally using Unity or a similar real-time environment
- Experience or comfort with physical prototyping, sensors, and rapid device-level iteration
- Curiosity about connected consumer devices and human-computer interaction
- Ability to articulate novel ideas clearly in writing and present convincing technical arguments
- Self-directed ownership from initial concept through working demonstration
- Maker mentality and willingness to build prototypes to understand ideas
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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.
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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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