Experienced Researcher

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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: 781801