Engineer on Cloud Networking Offer_02_2026

Iquadrat Informatica S.L; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open space office

Work from home option

Job summary

IQUADRAT INFORMATICA S.L in Barcelona is seeking a Researcher to contribute to Horizon Europe/H2020 projects. The role focuses on analytical evaluation of proposed solutions and developing proof-of-concept on in-house experimentation platforms.

You will work on cutting-edge 5G/6G network research, AI/ML driven data analysis, and demonstrate results at project meetings and industry events; flexible start date in Oct–Nov 2026 with an open-space Barcelona office and optional home office.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux server operating systems.
• Familiar with cloud-native Docker and Kubernetes principles.
• Python as preferred programming language.
• Experience with Git, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Can configure hardware and network equipment like routers, switches.
• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration.
• Hands-on experience with cloud deployment technologies.
• Experience provisioning and managing Virtual Machines.
• Hands on experience with monitoring tools like Grafana.
• Expertise in application deployment using CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Contribute software for cutting edge research projects related to 5G/6G Network and Service management, Zero Touch Networks, Data-Driven Communications using AI/ML and experimental validation.
• Be in contact and work with cutting-edge technology, validated at our in-house experimental 5G platforms.
• Work in challenging 5G/6G and IoT R&D projects and represent the company in project meetings and research initiatives.
• Represent IQU in exhibitions like Mobile World Congress Forum, IoT Solutions World Congress, Smart Cities Expo etc.

Skills

Linux server OS

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud deployment technologies

Virtual Machines provisioning

Grafana monitoring

Networking hardware configuration

Education

PhD or Master in Telecommunications/ Electronics/ CS

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

IQUADRAT INFORMATICA S.L (IQU) is a technology company founded in 1997, with a focus on delivering System-Level evaluation tools for wireless networks. IQU R&D has been providing global solutions and services in the use of Internet and Telecommunications to companies and institutions that use information and communication technologies in commercial, marketing, management and business communication areas. IQU’s R&D has a focused business plan specifically intended on delivering a “new generation of tools for system level evaluation of wireless integrated communication systems towards the society digital transformation”. The R&D has extensive know-how in new concepts such as network/RAN virtualization, programmable networks, network slicing, cell-free, Artificial Intelligence and is also active in the fast-growing IoT paradigm with a plethora of vertical use cases. IQU´s R&D offers well established experimentation tools in 5G and IoT. IQU is active in many EU funded research projects related to 5G, 6G Smart Grid and IoT in collaboration with big European vendors and operators.

IQU´s R&D department is looking for one Researcher in the framework of H2020 and Horizon Europe projects. The work focuses on the analytical evaluation of the proposed solutions as well as proof of concepts in inhouse experimentation platforms. The successful applicant should have a PhD or Master degree in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering or Computer Science.

Tasks

The selected candidate will:

• Contribute software for cutting edge research projects related to 5G/6G Network and Service management, Zero Touch Networks, Data-Driven Communications using AI/ML and experimental validation.
• Be in contact and work with cutting-edge technology, validated at our in-house experimental 5G platforms.
• Work in challenging 5G/6G and IoT R&D projects and represent the company in project meetings and research initiatives.
• Represent IQU in exhibitions like Mobile World Congress Forum, IoT Solutions World Congress, Smart Cities Expo etc.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with Linux server operating systems

• Familiar with cloud-native (Docker and container networking or Kubernetes) principles (and optionally K8s)

• Preferred programming languages: Python

• Preferred experience with Git, Terraform, and Ansible

• Can configure hardware and network equipment like routers, switches (optionally: 5G base stations)

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Kubernetes orchestration

• Hands-on experience with cloud deployment technologies

• Experience with provisioning and managing Virtual Machines.

• Hands on experience with monitoring tools like Grafana.

• Expertise in application deployment using CI/CD pipelines

Benefits

A full-time long-term contract. The starting date is flexible from October-November 2026.

You will work in an open space office environment in the centre of Barcelona, which promotes creativity, innovation, and collaborative research among senior and early-stage researchers. You can also choose to work from home, but you may need to attend the office whenever is needed for meetings or for team work.

The rank and salary will be determined according to qualifications and work experience and will be varying between 25 and 38k.

IQU seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and, encourages women to apply.

Reference number: Offer_02_2026