Data Scientist Co-Op

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AI Data Scientist Co-op

Location: Ottawa,ON Canada

Duration: 16 month Co-op

Start Date: May 4, 2026

Accepting applications until 2/27/2026 or until filled.

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About this opportunity:

Ericsson is a global leader in shaping the future of mobile connectivity. With over 60,000 patents, we innovate at scale to enable communication for billions of people worldwide. At Ericsson, you are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully—your ideas, curiosity, and perspective matter here.

Our Radio Product Development team is looking for a Data Scientist Co-op with a strong interest in applied AI/ML. This internship offers hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers and data scientists to explore and apply AI techniques to real-world telecom challenges.

What you will do:

• Support applied AI/ML projects within radio product development under the guidance of senior team members
• Assist in exploring and prototyping AI solutions to improve product performance and team productivity
• Contribute to Innovation Garage or exploratory AI projects using a “learn-by-doing” approach
• Collaborate with engineers across systems, software, and hardware teams to understand real product challenges
• Help analyze data, evaluate models, and communicate findings clearly to technical stakeholders
• Participate in building internal AI knowledge through documentation, demos, and presentations
• Learn about Ericsson’s global AI frameworks, tools, and best practices
  
  

The skills you bring:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical/Telecom Engineering, Applied AI/ML, or a related field
• 2.7+ GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
• Actively enrolled in an accredited undergraduate, or Master’s on a full-time basis at a 4-year college or university at the time of the internship
• Be available to work 40 hours per week during the summer or Co-Op term
• Strong interest in AI/ML with coursework or project experience in areas such as machine learning, statistics, or data analysis
• Familiarity with Python and basic ML libraries (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, scikit-learn)
• Experience with data analysis tools (NumPy, pandas, matplotlib, etc.)
• Exposure to Git and basic software development practices
• Curiosity about telecom systems (e.g., 4G/5G, networks, or signal processing) is a plus, but not required
• Willingness to learn, experiment, and ask thoughtful questions
• Clear communicator who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams
  
  

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.

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

Bachelors: $25.50 - $34.50 CAD

Masters: $37.00 CAD