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Customer Solutions Intern
Location: Plano, TX
Duration: 12 weeks
Start Date: May 25, 2027
About the Opportunity:
Ericsson is seeking a Customer Solutions Intern to join the CTO organization supporting CU Hyperscalers and Regional Carriers. This is an exciting opportunity for a Bachelor, Master's or PhD student who wants to work at the intersection of next-generation mobile networks, AI and Physical AI, cloud technologies, automation, and business strategy. You'll develop hands-on experience supporting technology leaders, exploring emerging innovations, and helping shape the future of connectivity and digital transformation.
Our purpose is to create connections that make the unimaginable possible. Every day, we use creativity, expertise, and technology to solve some of the world's greatest challenges and elevate opportunities that once seemed impossible.
What You Will Do:
• Support enablement of emerging technologies, including 5G/6G, AI, cloud-native platforms, automation, and network[SS1.1] evolution.
• Assist with technology strategy initiatives, customer-focused innovation projects, and practical insights that inform roadmap discussions.
• Help evaluate industry trends and prepare clear summaries, recommendations, and presentations for technical and business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with CTO team members on network transformation, innovation, automation, standardization, regulatory perspectives and technology planning activities.
• Use AI-enabled tools to analyze information, identify trends, summarize findings, and improve productivity across technical projects.
• Gain exposure to customer engagement, technology leadership, and how strategic technology decisions shape business outcomes.
What You Will Bring:
• Currently enrolled as a Bachelors, Master's, or PhD student in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Systems Engineering, Network Engineering, Cloud Computing, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in telecommunications, wireless networks, cloud technologies, AI, automation, and emerging technology trends.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to research complex topics and translate technical concepts into clear, practical insights.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and business teams.
• Experience with data analysis, scripting, programming, AI tools, network technologies, or technology research is a plus.
• Foundational understanding of IP networking concepts, including IPv4/IPv6, TCP/IP, Ethernet, subnetting, VLANs, and basic network troubleshooting. Familiarity with switching and routing principles, network architectures, and routing protocols is a plus. Exposure to optical and transport networking, fiber-optic communications, DWDM, OTN, or optical network design and operations is a plus.
• Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, or equivalent networking certification is appreciated but not required; relevant coursework or hands-on experience is also valued.
• Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for solving challenging problems that help shape the future of connectivity and digital innovation.
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?
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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.
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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: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)
Job details: Technical & Solution Sales Support
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