Master Thesis: Interaction Design - Shape Your Own Idea in the Future of Networks

Join our Team About this opportunity: We are offering an excellent opportunity for a Master’s student in Interaction Design or Service Design to join our UX team in Business Area Networks (RAN) and carry out a thesis project in collaboration with our experts. Our team works at the forefront of innovation within Ericsson’s Radio Access Network portfolio, shaping how advanced network technology connects people and businesses worldwide. We are looking for a candidate with a curious and analytical mindset, who wants to explore their own ideas within the context of the telecom industry. Ericsson will provide the platform, access, and expertise to support your work, while you define and drive the research direction. This is a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in a global tech company, working alongside experts in UX and telecom, while contributing fresh perspectives that can influence the future of RAN. What you will do:

• Conduct a thesis project in collaboration with Ericsson’s UX team within Business Area Networks.
• Explore innovative ideas and approaches within the telecom industry, applying Interaction Design and Human-Centered Design principles.
• Create UX deliverables such as sitemaps, user flows, customer journey maps, wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes.
• Test, evaluate, and iterate on design concepts to ensure high-quality user experience and real-world relevance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional experts in UX, software, and telecom domains.

The skills you bring:

• A Master’s student in Interaction Design, UX, Human-Computer Interaction, Service Design, or a related field.
• Curiosity, creativity, and an analytical mindset with the ability to explore and frame research questions.
• Interest in exploring your own ideas within the telecom industry as part of your thesis work.
• Knowledge of UX methods and design processes, from early research to prototyping and validation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or similar is a plus.

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: Sweden (SE) || Stockholm Req ID: 791563