Calibrated Human-in-the-Loop AI Agent Harness (Thesis)

Ericsson; Karlskrona kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson is seeking a researcher to design an extensible agent harness that improves collaboration between humans and AI agents. You will create inline clarifications, confidence indicators, and a decision-support advisor to balance automation with human review.

The role explores how a shared vocabulary for assumptions and decisions enhances alignment, reduces rework, and keeps humans in control of important judgments. You will prototype in an extensible framework and assess its practical impact.

Qualifications

• Strong foundations in computer science, information systems, or related fields.
• Experience with prototyping and evaluating software/AI systems.
• Interest in AI agents, human-in-the-loop design, or interaction research.
• Ability to articulate research questions and summarize findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Design clarification mechanisms between minimal and explicit questions.
• Develop an advisor component to assist decision-making and review.
• Summarize changes, highlight decisions, and identify parts needing review.
• Explore when to checkpoint vs. autonomous execution based on verification costs.
• Build a prototype within an extensible agent harness using existing frameworks.
• Evaluate how the research vocabulary impacts alignment and rework.

Skills

Knowledge of CS

HCI

Software Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Interdisciplinary research

Communication

Job description

Ericsson is seeking a researcher to design an extensible agent harness that improves collaboration between humans and AI agents. You will create inline clarifications, confidence indicators, and a decision-support advisor to balance automation with human review.

The role explores how a shared vocabulary for assumptions and decisions enhances alignment, reduces rework, and keeps humans in control of important judgments. You will prototype in an extensible framework and assess its practical impact.