We are seeking a Senior AI/ML and Data Engineer to lead the design and implementation of scalable data platforms and AI/ML systems for Ericsson's 5G networks. You will own end-to-end data architecture and drive technical strategy while mentoring engineers and establishing best practices.
You will join a diverse international AI development team where your technical leadership will be critical in building robust data platforms. You will lead technical design reviews, mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and collaborate across teams.
You will
- Lead the design and architecture of large-scale data platforms supporting AI/ML workloads
- Lead the full data pipeline lifecycle-from ingestion and ETL to real-time streaming (Kafka, REST/gRPC)
- Design scalable data processing solutions leveraging distributed computing architectures
- Lead AI/ML model development from feature engineering through production deployment and monitoring
- Architect data storage solutions across SQL, NoSQL, and vector databases
- Establish data quality, governance, and privacy frameworks
- Drive MLOps strategy, including model evaluation, deployment automation, and monitoring
- Lead technical design reviews and establish architectural patterns
- Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical growth
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on scalable solutions
To be successful in the role you must have
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
- 6+ years of professional software development experience with demonstrated technical leadership using Python, C++ and Java
- 4+ years of data engineering experience with expertise in pipeline architecture and large-scale data processing
- 3+ years of hands-on AI/ML development in production environments
- Advanced Python proficiency with expertise in data and ML libraries
- Deep expertise with distributed data processing (PySpark, Apache Spark)
- Strong knowledge of relational, non-relational, and vector databases
- Experience with REST APIs, gRPC, Kafka, and event-driven architectures
- Proven ability to design and own complex technical initiatives
- Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
- Excellent English communication skills
We also hope to see the following characteristics in you:
- You are passionate about building reliable, scalable data and AI systems
- You have a systems-thinking mindset and understand complex architectures
- You are committed to mentoring and helping engineers grow
- You continuously push for technical excellence and code quality
- You are curious about emerging data and AI technologies
- You have strong leadership presence and can inspire teams
- You balance pragmatism with long-term technical vision
- You care about security and scalability
- You thrive in diverse, international, collaborative teams
Additional beneficial experience:
- Knowledge of modern data stacks and data warehouse architectures
- Experience with vector databases and semantic search
- Experience applying Generative AI (GenAI), large language models, knowledge graphs, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to solve real-world problems
- MLOps tools and model lifecycle management
- Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
- CI/CD pipeline architecture
- Data governance and privacy regulations (GDPR)
- Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Telecom or networking background
What's in it for you?
Lead data and AI infrastructure for 5G networks connecting billions of people globally. Shape technical direction, mentor talented engineers, and solve complex challenges at the cutting edge of data and AI technology.
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: Germany (DE) ||
Req ID: 793803
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
- 6+ years of professional software development experience with technical leadership
- Professional experience using Python, C++, and Java
- 4+ years of data engineering experience involving pipeline architecture and large-scale data processing
- 3+ years of hands-on AI/ML development in production environments
- Advanced Python proficiency and expertise with data and machine learning libraries
- Deep expertise with distributed data processing, including PySpark and Apache Spark
- Strong knowledge of relational, non-relational, and vector databases
- Experience with REST APIs, gRPC, Kafka, and event-driven architectures
- Ability to design and own complex technical initiatives
- Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
- Excellent English communication skills
- Knowledge of modern data stacks and data warehouse architectures
- Experience with vector databases and semantic search
- Experience with Generative AI, large language models, knowledge graphs, or retrieval-augmented generation
- Experience with MLOps tools and model lifecycle management
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
- Experience with CI/CD pipeline architecture
- Knowledge of data governance and privacy regulations, including GDPR
- Cloud platform experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Telecom or networking background
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — An automatic employer contribution of 3% plus up to 4% in matching is outlined for U.S. employees, enabling a potential 7% total employer contribution subject to plan rules. Feedback suggests this is a standout element of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The U.S. package specifies at least 15 vacation days for new hires, up to 3 personal days, 11 holidays, and 80 hours of sick time, with flexibility noted in taking time away. Feedback suggests time‑off breadth and usability are strong points.
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Parental & Family Support — Published materials describe up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of paid parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay, subject to eligibility. Feedback suggests these policies provide meaningful support for families.
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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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