About InterDigital

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence ("AI"), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today's most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit:www.interdigital.com.

Job Summary

The Wireless Research group within InterDigital's Research and Innovation (R&I) organization is responsible for leading InterDigital's next generation wireless research projects. Our charter is to identify future technology needs, develop and learn from proof-of-concept prototypes, and innovate around a system focus. Today, our team is at the leading edge of 6G research.

Responsibilities:

We are seeking a highly motivated wireless system and networking research engineer to work in our team to analyze, design, and implement next generation 6G mobile networks and devices. These intelligent networks self-optimize to deliver advanced services to users and devices that are tailored to content, context, and connectivity. The selected candidate will have a depth of experience in networking research, innovation, wireless standards (e.g., 3GPP), and simulation/prototyping. This role requires close interaction across teams within the Wireless Lab, presenting work internally, and drafting documents for external contributions, presentations, and research papers. Research topics include areas, such as: Distributed & Decentralized Networking, Security and Trust, Converged Computing and Communications, Edge Computing, and AI-enabled Networking & Services.

• Work in a team to develop innovative networking protocols, services, and solutions for future 6G distributed communications and computing systems and devices.


• Responsible for researching various innovation topics, documenting work which may include design & protocol descriptions, block diagrams, sequence diagrams, source code, test procedures, and simulation results.


• Design, implement, and test novel wireless network solutions, simulations, protocol software, and applications.


• Review, analyze, and author research publications, networking standards, and standards contributions including 3GPP, ETSI, IEEE, IETF, etc. - individually and in team settings.

Experience and Requirements:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information & Communication Engineering or related fields.


• 15+ years of work experience post Ph.D. in the field of wireless communications


• Expert Knowledge in wireless 4G/5G/6G system architecture and protocols (3GPP SA, 3GPP RAN, etc.)


• Expert Knowledge in networking concepts and protocols (e.g., IP, TCP, ICN, etc.)


• Expertise in long-term fundamental wireless networking innovation and standards-focused research.


• Expert Knowledge wireless simulation and prototypes.


• Programming experience in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, NS3


• 3GPP standardization knowledge, including authoring contributions in SA and RAN working groups.


• Experienced with patent creation, including being a lead inventor on patent applications.


• Publications in top conferences and journals.


• Willing to take on challenges in a fast paced and high-pressure environment.


• Strong analytical and research skills along with a proven innovation record of accomplishment


• Ability to thrive in an innovative, dynamic, and research-oriented work environment.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.

Location: Los Altos, CA

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