AI GenAI Solution Lead

Ericsson • Ottawa, ON

3d • CA$129,500 - CA$170,100 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Electronics & Communication, Information Technology, or related field
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Experience with LLMs, AI agents, RAG architectures, vector databases, and AI orchestration frameworks is highly desirable
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Choice of 3 medical and dental plan options
• Core level coverage paid for fully by Ericsson
• Ericsson’s Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan
• 50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match)
• Basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost
• Short-term disability coverage
• Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
• 18 days of accrued vacation
• At least 3 personal days
• Minimum 10 holidays
• 1 volunteer day
• Sick days
• Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave
• 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
• Financial wellness programs
• Educational assistance
• Matching gifts
• Wellness account
• Recognition programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior