Research Engineer - Energy Optimization for 6g

JR Spain; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A technology organization in Barcelona is seeking a Research Engineer specializing in energy optimization for 5G networks. The successful candidate will evaluate energy consumption, propose algorithms, and work within a diverse team. A Bachelor's degree in telecommunications or computer science and experience with Linux and Python are essential. This position offers flexible working conditions and a range of employee benefits, including a competitive salary.

Servicios

Flexible work schedule

Reduced working hours on Fridays

Annual leave of 27 working days

Medical insurance

Company social events

Formación

• Experience coding in C/C++ is a plus.
• Knowledge on CPU management in Linux.
• Knowledge on O-RAN architecture is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a testbed for evaluating energy consumption.
• Propose algorithms to reduce energy consumption.
• Contribute to deliverables and publications for the BeGREEN project.

Conocimientos

Experience with Linux systems and networking

Coding in Python

Basic knowledge on 5G

Network analysis tools

Good level of English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in telecommunications or computer science

Herramientas

Wireshark

tcpdump

iperf

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Research Engineer - Energy Optimization for 6g, barcelona

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barcelona, Spain

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.07.2025

Expiry Date:

06.09.2025

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Job Description:

Develop a testbed for evaluating energy consumption of 5G network functions on existent compute platform- Carry out performance evaluation to understand impact of compute power saving mechanisms on energy consumption and traffic performance- Propose and evaluate algorithms that exploit platform power saving mechanisms to reduce energy consumption- Contribute to deliverables and publicationsBeGREEN project will take a holistic view to propose evolving radio networks that not only accommodate increasing traffic and services but also consider power consumption as a factor. We expected to obtain a mechanism that adjusts CPU power states to reduce energy consumption in virtualized UPF systems. The designed system should be portable to any x86 or ARM compute platforms.She/he will be part of the O-RAN team within MWI-SDWN and will report to a senior researcher within the MWI team.**Who we are**:The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.**What will you enjoy?**- Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.- This is a full-time vacancy- We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance- Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August- Fix + variable salary- Optional benefits: Travel pass, restaurant vouchers, nursery services support, medical insurance- Annual leave of 27 working days- We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle- If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.- You will work with a laptop. You can choose your operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.- Company social and team-building events (virtual & in-person)- You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support- We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development**Where will you do it?**At i2CAT we already have an established ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one to engage with other colleaguesIf you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around.Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparency. We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.If what you have read sounds good to you... let’s have a coffee and we will tell you more!In case you liked it, but it is not your job offer, you may know someone else who fits perfectly and whom you would like to recommend!**Minimum requirements**:- Bachelor's degree in telecommunications or computer science- Experience with Linux systems and networking- Experience coding in Python- Basic knowledge on 5G, specially on the 5G Core Network- Basic knowledge of network analysis tools (wireshark, tcpdump, iperf).- Basict knowledge of python for data analysis- Good level of English**Desired requirements**:- Experience coding in C/C++- Knowledge on CPU management in Linux (c-states, p-states, power control...)- Knowledge on monitoring and log tools (e.g. Prometheus, ELK)- Knowledge on radio accesss networks (5G, Wi-Fi)- Knowledge on the O-RAN architecture- Master or PhD in related topics will be valued