Job position at Samsung Semiconductor, San Diego, CA. Deadline is on

Senior Engineer, Modem Systems Engineer

R&D: Wireless Communications and Signal Processing

Job summary
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. is looking for a passionate systems engineer with deep research experiences on wireless communications and signal processing, and in-depth knowledge on PHY cellular algorithm design.

You will join a team conducting research on 6G wireless systems and developing PHY modem algorithms for Samsung’s Exynos chipsets.

Location: Hybrid, working onsite at our San Diego, CA office 3 days a week, with the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of your time.

Expectations: 
  • Conducting research and development for LTE, 5G and 6G wireless systems with focus on baseband processing towards academic publications and intellectual property.
  • Designing baseband algorithms for cellular modems, including emerging trends in machine learning.
  • Investigating modem development for non-terrestrial networks.
  • Building link level simulators in C/C++/MATLAB with shell/python scripts.
  • Conducting the algorithm optimization in line with communication theory and digital signal processing.
  • Supporting commercialization collaborating with other SW/HW engineers.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 3+ years or PhD with 0 years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong background in communication theory and signal processing with understanding of wireless standards.
  • Strong background in wireless communications research preferably with information-theoretic background.
  • Strong publication record.
  • C/C++/MATLAB coding skills.
  • Experience in cellular modem design.
  • You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people. 
  • An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding. 
  • You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches. 
  • Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.


Salary Range: $82,096 - $188,000
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