6G Wireless Software Engineer

InterDigital, Inc.; Montreal; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Montreal seeks a 6G Wireless Software Engineer to design and implement advanced wireless protocols. Ideal candidates should have a MS/PhD and strong C programming skills, along with experience in networking protocols. This full-time role involves working on innovative solutions for future wireless technologies, contributing to the evolution of 5G and 6G systems.

Qualifications

• Up to five years of industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with 3GPP 5G NR MAC and higher protocol layers is an advantage.
• Drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and implementation of advanced wireless protocols.
• Conduct evaluation and development of innovative solutions.
• Support wireless research teams and standardization activities.

Skills

C programming

Multi-threaded real-time software development

Analytical skills

Networking protocols (IP, UDP, TCP, etc.)

Linux

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

MS or PhD in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

GitHub/GitLab

Open Air Interface (OAI)

USRP software defined radio

Job description

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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.

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.

Position Summary

The Wireless Labs department is looking for an innovative wireless software engineer with interest in advanced wireless communication technologies to join our Wireless Research platform project. The role associated to this position is to contribute to the design and implementation of advanced wireless protocols for future 3GPP wireless technologies, including the evolution of 5G-Advanced New Radio (NR) and 6G. We are seeking an engineer with a passion to implement and demonstrate innovative solutions, algorithms and protocols to some of the most challenging future wireless problems. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in software design, implementation, networking protocols and embedded systems with a high interest in developing innovative solutions in wireless communications and radio access systems.

Job Description

The candidate will join our wireless prototyping team, as part of a broader team of highly skilled researchers that combine wireless, standardization and video expertise, and contribute in solving challenging problems related to future wireless systems. The candidate will contribute to the wireless prototyping team :

• By carrying out software design, implementation and validation of wireless protocol innovations in proof-of-concepts for the evolution of 5G-Advanced radio technologies, and for 6G and beyond;
• By conducting evaluation, analyst, and development of innovative solutions applicable to L2 / MAC and above protocol layers;
• By contributing to the development of novel ideas to solve complex problems, to optimize a broad range of radio access technologies.
• By supporting wireless research teams and 3GPP standardization activities through the development of wireless prototypes, innovative features, demonstrations, and contributions to Standards groups.

Qualifications / Requirements :

MS or PhD degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with up to five years of industry experience

Proficiency in C programming is a must.

Knowledge and use of source control, preferably GitHub / GitLab, and Linux is a must.

Strong background in multi-threaded real-time software development.

Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving and innovative skills

Strong knowledge of networking concepts and protocols (e.g. IP, UDP, TCP, HTTP, RTP, QUIC, Ethernet)

Hands-on experience with Open Air Interface (OAI) and USRP software defined radio is an advantage.

Experience and / or knowledge of 3GPP 5G NR MAC and higher protocol layers is an advantage.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong team player.

A drive to learn and master new technologies and techniques.

Location : Montreal, CAD

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.

Interested in helping shape the technologies that make life boundless? InterDigital employees are part of something bigger than themselves, shared by our commitment to innovate. Join our TEAM . Show up as your authentic self, as we work to create, connect, live and inspire a better world through new technologies. We are #oneIDteam.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering, Information Technology, and Other

Industries

Telecommunications, Research Services, and Software Development

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