Ericsson
Website:
ericsson.com
Company:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ericsson
Seniority: Not Applicable
Industries: Telecommunications
Job details:
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About this opportunity:
Ericsson's Business Area Cloud Software & Services (BCSS) is at the forefront of the convergence of cloud and telecommunications. As our customers accelerate their 5G deployments, BCSS is driving the transformation toward cloud-native software and services enabling communication service providers (CSPs) to optimize complex networks, move faster, and deliver more competitive offerings to their customers.
We are looking for an AI/GenAI Solution Lead to join this mission. In this high-impact role, you will shape the future of AI-driven solutions in the telecom space from early-stage prototyping through to enterprise-scale deployment. You will work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and real customer challenges, partnering with both internal teams and external stakeholders to drive innovation that matters.
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
Skills & Experience Required
Proven hands-on expertise in AI/ML and Generative AI technologies including prototype development, accelerators, or enterprise AI implementations
12+ 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
Education Qualification
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
“All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification.”
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: India (IN) || Chennai
Req ID: 783152
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