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About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Data Engineer with deep hands-on experience to help us build and scale AI solutions across our organization. You will work closely with Radio experts and product teams to identify impactful AI/ML use cases, develop robust models, and deploy them into production. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building end-to-end ML systems in a technically strong but AI-new environment.

What you will do:

• Collaborate with domain experts to uncover, prioritize, and prototype AI/ML opportunities aligned with business goals.
• Evaluate data availability, quality, and infrastructure readiness for proposed use cases.
• Design and implement proof-of-concept models to validate value and technical feasibility.
• Architect and implement scalable ML solutions, deeply integrated with robust and reliable data pipelines.
• Own the complete ML lifecycle: data ingestion, preprocessing, feature engineering, model design, training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.
• Design and optimize data architectures supporting both batch and streaming ML use cases.
• Collaborate with data engineering teams to build real-time and batch pipelines using managed streaming platforms such as Kafka or equivalent technologies.
• Guide the development and automation of ML workflows using modern MLOps and CI/CD practices.
• Support the development and testing of AI solutions using Microsoft AI platforms, including Azure AI services.
• Assist in the integration of AI tools such as Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Copilot Studio, or Glean into real-world workflows.
• Help build and refine internal tools or web-based interfaces related to AI applications.
• Stay up to date with emerging trends in AI and proactively contribute ideas for innovation and improvement.
• Champion responsible AI practices including model governance, explainability, fairness, and compliance.

What you will bring:

• 5+ years of experience in Machine learning, Applied AI, or data science with a proven record of delivering ML systems at scale.
• 2+ years of experience in data engineering or building ML-supportive data infrastructure and pipelines.
• Advanced degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Data Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
• Proficient in Python, with experience in Java and C++ for backend or performance-critical tasks.
• Deep expertise with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX) and cloud platforms, especially AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, Step Functions, S3, etc.).
• Experience with managed streaming data platforms for real-time ML data pipelines.
• Experience with distributed systems and data processing tools such as Spark, Airflow, and AWS Glue.
• Fluency in MLOps best practices, including CI/CD, model versioning, observability, and automated retraining pipelines.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction across teams.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to align ML strategy with product and business needs.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in Telecom, Embedded systems, or Radio software domains.
• Familiarity with AI/ML technologies relevant to telecom, such as:
• Time series forecasting
• Anomaly detection
• Reinforcement learning

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 hr.direct.mana@ericsson.com.

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

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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.

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: 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.

Sales Incentive Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for sales incentives as a part of Ericsson’s Sales Incentive Plan. Actual payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual incentive target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.

Your Health

Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 2 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of the Deluxe medical and dental plan coverages for themselves and eligible covered dependents.

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 company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, 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, 3-5 personal days (depending on role), 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and unlimited 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, and recognition programs.