Junior AI Developer at Ericsson in Ottawa,Ontario,Canada

Job description

• About this opportunity
• Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC) is one of Ericsson's most exciting technology investments, combining wireless communications and sensing technologies that will help shape the future of 6G.
• The ISAC System Verification (SV) team is building new ways to leverage Artificial Intelligence to improve product quality, test automation, engineering productivity, and verification efficiency. We are looking for a passionate Junior AI Developer who wants to apply AI and software development skills to real-world engineering challenges while learning from experienced engineers and technology leaders.
• Help shape verification for one of Ericsson's most innovative technology programs.
• Gain hands-on experience with Generative AI and agentic AI technologies.
• Work directly with experienced verification engineers and AI practitioners.
• Build solutions that improve engineering efficiency and product quality at scale.
• Contribute to technologies that will influence the future evolution toward 6G.

Responsibilities

• As a Junior AI Developer within the ISAC SV team, you will:
• Build and experiment with AI-powered solutions that improve verification and engineering workflows.
• Develop applications using Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), and agentic AI concepts.
• Integrate AI tools with engineering systems and data sources.
• Analyze testing, quality, and engineering data to identify trends and opportunities for automation.
• Support proof-of-concepts and innovation projects focused on AI-enabled verification.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations that help teams make data-driven decisions.
• Work closely with System Verification Engineers, Test Managers, and software developers to solve challenging technical problems.

Requirements

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Mathematics
• Or a related field
• Programming experience in Python or another modern programming language, with willingness to learn Python
• Understanding of AI and machine learning fundamentals obtained through coursework, projects, internships, hackathons, or personal projects.
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Prompt engineering
• APIs
• Git
• Software testing and debugging
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Curiosity and passion for learning and applying emerging AI technologies.
• Experience with RAG, vector databases, or agentic AI frameworks.
• Experience building AI-powered side projects, university projects, or participating in hackathons.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or cloud-based AI platforms.
• Familiarity with telecommunications, wireless systems, software testing, or quality engineering.

Skills

Required

• AI and machine learning fundamentals
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Prompt engineering
• APIs
• Git
• Software testing and debugging
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Curiosity and passion for learning

Preferred

• RAG
• Vector databases
• Agentic AI frameworks
• AWS, Azure, or cloud-based AI platforms

Benefits

• 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.
• The salary range for this position is
• • Ottawa: $69,000 - $90,300CAD
• 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.
• Your Health
• Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.
• 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 basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, 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, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and 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, wellness account, and recognition programs.
• Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson