Senior AI Researcher

Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Machine Learning · Data Science · Artificial Intelligence

In short

Ericsson Research is seeking a Senior AI Researcher to lead AI/ML initiatives for future radio access networks and AI-native systems. This role involves architecting algorithms, driving research from concept to deployment, and mentoring researchers, requiring a PhD and 3+ years of research experience.

Responsibilities

Set research direction and lead initiatives in AI/ML for future radio access networks and AI-native systems.
Identify and develop AI approaches for radio access network functions, benchmarking results against existing methods and real data.
Architect algorithms, models, and simulation frameworks.
Drive research from concept to prototypes, publications, patents, and standards contributions.
Work with product teams to transfer promising algorithms toward real-world use.
Lead and mentor researchers, translate objectives into actionable research plans, and present findings to senior leaders and external partners.
Represent Ericsson Research in collaborations across academia, industry, and standardization bodies.

Requirements

A PhD in AI, data science, computer science, engineering physics, robotics, or a closely related field.
Typically 3+ years of relevant research experience beyond your PhD.
Demonstrated technical leadership and a track record of publications, patents, or standards contributions.
Deep knowledge of modern AI/ML, such as deep learning, reinforcement or distributed learning, generative AI, probabilistic modelling, stochastic optimization, or graph-based methods.
Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++.
Experience with PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow, or similar frameworks.
Hands-on experience designing, training, and validating ML systems at scale.
Experience with simulation-based evaluation.
Technical leadership, mentoring, and clear English communication skills.
Ability to turn high-level goals into team plans and explain complex AI concepts to non-specialists.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in telecom, networking, robotics, or signal processing is valuable.
Strong AI expertise is essential; radio domain knowledge can be developed in collaboration with experienced specialists.

Benefits

Opportunity to define the future of connectivity at Ericsson Research.
Work on AI for 6G vision for intelligent, sustainable, and secure networks.
Collaborate with global colleagues and experts.
Contribute to technologies and standards with global impact.
Support for skills development.
Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization.

Skills

PythonPyTorchJAXTensorFlowJavaC++

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About Ericsson

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Company

Ericsson

Job Posted

4 days ago

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Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Stockholm, Sweden

Kista, Sweden

Qualification

Doctoral

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