Deep Learning Specialist i Stockholm

Is the picture in your CV generated using Neural style transfer?

Do you spend too much time on Kaggle?

Have you always wanted to go to NIPS?

Then you might be the right person for us, Ericsson Research is now looking for a deep learning specialist to join the Machine Learning Research team. You are a data scientist who gets inspired by large datasets, solving complex problems in a cross functional team of data scientists and subject matter experts. You like pushing the latest technology boundaries in the data science field. You have a few years’ experience of applying machine learning in practice. Your expertise is in the rising field of deep learning and/or reinforcement learning. In this role you will be applying machine learning in the telecommunications network domain. We are constantly looking for new ways to improve and automate current and future generations of radio systems, managed services, IoT and support solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to Ericsson technology strategy 
• Developing novel concepts, solutions and algorithms  
• Presenting prototypes, concept demonstrations and publications.
• Provide technical expertise across a wide range of Data Science topics and techniques
• Introducing the solutions into product development 

Key Qualifications:

• MS or PhD degree in statistics, computer science, mathematics, machine learning, or related field
• Strong skills in Machine Learning especially techniques such as CNN, RNN, Random forest, Gradient boosting, Hyperparameter optimization techniques etc.
• Strong skills in the use of current state of the art machine learning frameworks such as Keras, TensorFlow, Scikit-Learn, Spark etc.
• Knowledge of data wrangling and data munging
• Strong analytical skills and ability to acquire new knowledge and apply it in the job  
• Good communication skills in written and spoken English 
• Creativity and ability to formulate problems and solve them independently  
• Ability to develop and drive new ways of working, to produce research results in a more efficient way 
• Experience with data visualization and dashboard creation

Additional Requirements:

• Skills in supervising master thesis students and Researchers  
• Ability to create Ericsson Internal and external contact network

Ericsson Research

Ericsson Research develops concepts, solutions, methodologies, and algorithms supporting all aspects of Ericsson’s products and services. The rapidly increasing demands for mobile broadband access in combination with needs for new technology and solutions and the Networked Society where everything that benefits from being connected will be connected, creates challenging and exciting opportunities for our organization. Building on our experience from real operations, profound knowledge about existing standards, and forward-looking research, we invent and master advanced concepts and solutions that shape today’s and tomorrow’s ICT industry.  

Machine Intelligence and Automation research area

Machine Intelligence and Automation is a research area at Ericsson Research. Our mission is to drive machine intelligence thought leadership to automate and transform Ericsson offerings and operations and to enable emerging business. This includes development of models, frameworks and infrastructure where we in our advancements push the technology frontiers. We engage in both academic and industry collaborations and drive the digitalization of Ericsson and the Industry by developing state of the art solutions that simplify and automate processes in our products and services and create new value through data insights.

Application:

Please send your application in English no later than end of July 2018.

Ericsson is the driving force behind the Networked Society where every person and every industry is empowered to reach their full potential. Mobility, broadband and the cloud are transforming the world, enabling industries and society to provide better services, capture new opportunities, improve businesses, increase efficiency, and create new user experiences.

Our services, software and infrastructure support every major telecom operator in the world. The transformation that this brings allows people, business and society to fulfill their potential and create a more sustainable future.

With about 101,000 employees and customers in 180 countries, we combine global scale with technology and services leadership. We support networks that connect more than 2.5 billion subscribers. 40 percent of the world’s mobile traffic is carried over Ericsson networks. And our SEK 100 billion investment in research and development over the last three years ensure that our solutions – and our customers – are at the forefront of innovation.

At Ericsson, we give our employees the freedom to think big. Your ideas and innovations can turn into achievements that impact society and change the world. Are you ready to be a change-maker? Learn what makes YOU + Ericsson a powerful combination. Join us today.

Founded in 1876, Ericsson has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. Net sales in 2014 were SEK 228.0 billion (USD 33.1 billion). Ericsson is listed on NASDAQ OMX stock exchange in Stockholm and the NASDAQ in New York.

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Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || || Stockholm || R&D

Req ID: 228469