About this opportunity:
- Ericsson's 6G vision is central to how society and industry will communicate in the 2030s and beyond-enabling sustainable, secure, and intelligent connectivity at a global scale. Artificial Intelligence is a foundational pillar of this vision, transforming how networks are designed, operated, and optimized.
- At Ericsson Research, our AI organization operates at the intersection of cutting-edge machine learning, advanced reasoning, and real-world network systems. We work with live network data, influence global standards, and turn research into technologies deployed worldwide.
- We are now looking for an AI Researcher who wants to work on problems that matter-problems whose solutions will shape the future of global connectivity for everyone and everything.
Main Responsibilities
As an AI Researcher at Ericsson, you will:
- Research, design, and evaluate AI/ML concepts for future radio access networks, robotics and AI-native systems
- Explore and apply emerging AI technologies to autonomous, largescale telecom networks
- Develop algorithms, models, and simulation frameworks for next-generation network intelligence
- Translate research ideas into prototypes, publications, patents, and standards contributions
- Collaborate closely with experts across radio systems, networking, robotics and hardware platforms
- Work with real-world constraints - performance, scalability, robustness, and energy efficiency
- Engage with internal and external partners across academia and industry
You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility from day one and supported by senior researchers who are leaders in their fields.
What you bring
You are curious, driven, and motivated by solving complex problems with real world impact.You enjoy working in interdisciplinary environments and are comfortable bridging theory and practice.
Required Background:
- MSc or PhD in AI, Data Science, Wireless Communications, Computer Science, Robotics, or a closely related field
Desired Experience (not all required) :
- Solid foundation in modern AI techniques, such as:
- Deep learning
- Reinforcement learning
- Distributed learning
- Generative AI
- Probabilistic modeling
- Stochastic optimization or graph-based methods
- Strong programming skills in Python, Java and/or C++ and experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, JAX, or TensorFlow
- Experience designing, training, and validating ML-driven systems
- Familiarity with simulation-based evaluation methodologies
- Exposure to containerized ML workflows (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Interest or experience in telecommunications, networking, robotics or signal processing
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly in English, both verbally and in writing
What Sets You Apart
- A strong research mindset and the ability to generate novel ideas
- Motivation to publish, patent, and influence future standards
- Ability to explain AI concepts to non-AI specialists
- High level of ownership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability
- Willingness to continuously learn and work across adjacent domains
Why Ericsson Research
- Work on long term, high impact research with global reach
- Access to real network data and industrial scale problems
- Influence on international standards and future technologies
- Collaborate with world-class researchers across disciplines
- A supportive, inclusive culture that values creativity and technical excellence
- Strong benefits and clear growth paths
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: Japan (JP) || Yokohama
Req ID: 784119
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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.
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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