Data Scientist

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About this opportunity

Join our team in Ottawa as a Data Scientist and help apply data science, machine learning and generative AI to challenges in radio access network troubleshooting, testing, deployment and customer support. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to turn complex engineering data and promising ideas into practical, reliable solutions that support Ericsson’s global R&D environment.

What you will do

• Lead data science initiatives from problem definition and data exploration through evaluation, deployment support and ongoing improvement.
• Develop machine learning solutions for anomaly detection, fault prediction, troubleshooting, recommendations, prioritization and engineering decision support.
• Design and assess generative AI solutions, including information retrieval, semantic search, language-model agents and domain-specific adaptation.
• Create evaluation methods, benchmarks, success criteria and approaches for analyzing errors.
• Apply statistical and experimental methods to identify insights, assess uncertainty and communicate evidence-based recommendations.
• Build prototypes, primarily in Python, and collaborate with software and data engineers to develop scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Partner with architects, developers, testers, product owners and subject-matter experts to address business and engineering challenges.
• Help ensure solutions meet information security, privacy, responsible AI and customer-data requirements.
• Support colleagues through mentoring, design reviews, documentation and knowledge sharing.
• Keep up with machine learning and generative AI developments and assess their relevance to Ericsson’s engineering environment.

The skills you bring

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics or a related field.
• 6 years of professional experience in data science, machine learning, AI, advanced analytics or a related technical field.
• Strong Python skills and practical experience with data science and machine learning tools.
• Experience delivering data science solutions from problem definition and data preparation through evaluation and deployment.
• Knowledge of statistics, experimentation, uncertainty analysis and model evaluation.
• Experience with machine learning methods such as anomaly detection, clustering, classification, regression, time-series analysis, recommendation systems or natural language processing.
• Experience developing or evaluating generative AI applications using large language models, information retrieval, embeddings, vector search, prompt design or AI agents.
• Experience working with large datasets using SQL, Spark, PySpark, cloud analytics platforms or comparable tools.
• Good software development practices, including version control, testing, code review and documentation.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring colleagues and contributing to technical direction.
• Ability to work effectively across disciplines.
• Telecommunications, RAN, LTE, 5G/6G, network analytics or large-scale R&D knowledge is an asset, but not required.

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 [email protected].

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.

At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.

Primary country and city: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)

Job details: Developer

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: $85,000 - $ 111,300

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan (select if STV): 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 receive 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, plus 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.