Ericsson

AI GenAI Solution Lead

Ericsson • $129K — $170K *
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field; PhD preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in IT, telecom, or digital transformation
  • Proven expertise in AI/ML and Generative AI technologies
  • Experience with enterprise solution architecture and large-scale systems
  • Strong customer-facing experience in pre-sales or consulting roles

Responsibilities

  • Lead AI and Generative AI prototyping for telecom solutions
  • Translate customer challenges into AI-driven architectures
  • Drive end-to-end solution design and deployment planning
  • Collaborate with teams to accelerate innovation
  • Support pre-sales activities with technical demonstrations
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging AI trends
  • Mentor teams in AI solution architecture best practices

Benefits

  • Competitive health benefits with multiple plan options
  • Retirement plan contributions including pension and RSPS matching
  • Minimum of 18 days of vacation plus personal and sick days
  • Paid maternity and parental leave at 100%
  • Additional company-paid benefits like educational assistance and wellness programs
Full Job Description
At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

About this opportunity:

At Ericsson, you will be part of a global leader in telecom and networking, helping Communication Service Providers and enterprises unlock the value of AI and Generative AI. In this role, you will lead the design and development of AI solutions that solve real business problems and create new value for our customers. You will work across technology, product, and business teams to turn complex challenges into clear solution architectures, guide end-to-end implementation, and support key customer conversations. This is a visible opportunity to shape how AI is applied at scale, influence strategy, and mentor others on best practices in modern AI solution design.

What you will do:
  • Lead the exploration, design, and development of AI and Generative AI prototypes tailored to CSP business challenges and telecom use cases
  • Translate complex customer pain points into scalable, high-impact AI-driven solution architectures
  • Drive end-to-end solution design including architecture definition, technology selection, integration strategy, and deployment planning across telecom ecosystems
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to accelerate innovation and reduce time-to-market
  • Support pre-sales engagements through solution positioning, customer workshops, technical demonstrations, and executive presentations
  • Provide thought leadership on emerging AI/GenAI trends, telecom transformation, and intelligent automation opportunities
  • Mentor teams and guide best practices in AI solution architecture, governance, and implementation


The skills you bring:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, or related field
  • PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, Data Science, Computational Linguistics, or related domain is highly preferred
  • Relevant industry certifications in AI/ML, Cloud, or Solution Architecture will be an added advantage
  • Proven hands-on expertise in AI/ML and Generative AI technologies including prototype development, accelerators, or enterprise AI implementations
  • 10+ years of experience in IT, telecom, or digital transformation domains with strong exposure to CSP ecosystems
  • Deep expertise in enterprise solution architecture and large-scale system design
  • Experience with LLMs, AI agents, RAG architectures, vector databases, and AI orchestration frameworks is highly desirable
  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and modern data/AI platforms
  • Strong customer-facing experience in pre-sales, consulting, or technical advisory roles
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills across executive and technical audiences
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience mentoring teams and driving strategic initiatives


Preferred / Added Advantage
  • PhD or advanced research background in AI/ML or related domains
  • Publications, patents, or contributions in AI/GenAI research or innovation initiatives are a plus
  • Prior experience with leading telecom vendors or telecom operators
  • Familiarity with Ericsson portfolio or equivalent telecom environments


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 (Country/ City)

Job details: Technology Specialist

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.

The salary range for this position is

• Ottawa: $129,500CAD- $ 170,100CAD

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.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
Learn more about Ericsson
Size
101,067 employees
Market Cap
$19.6 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
$17.4 billion
Founded
1876
5 Year Trend
+1.1%
Revenue
$232.3 billion
NASDAQ
ERIC
* Ladders Estimates

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