Senior Connectivity Researcher: Cloud, PoCs & WiFi 7

Jobtailor; Theale; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced researcher to independently lead delivery focused research in software defined connectivity, performing technology validation and testing in the lab and in real-world settings.

You will drive PoC development for WiFi 7, 6G, network APIs, and cloud integration, translate outcomes into production architectures, and collaborate with global teams to move from experimentation to mass production.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Networking, Mathematics, or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading or managing large projects and collaborating with research partners
• Experience working with connectivity technology or network platforms across public and private environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems to varied audiences
• Self-directed, proactive, and effective in both independent and collaborative settings
• Practical experience with cloud platforms, API integration, and platform operations, ideally using AWS
• Hold a valid UK driving license

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery focused research in software defined connectivity from validation to testing in lab and real-world settings
• Conduct sensing and PoC development targeting WiFi 7, 6G, network APIs, and cloud integration
• Translate research outcomes into production relevant architectures and proofs of concepts
• Drive technology maturation and transfer to global product and engineering teams
• Operate a cloud based PoC sandbox for evaluating new digital services and integration
• Monitor connectivity tech, standards, and market developments to shape use cases
• Advise on software defined connectivity and guide delivery decisions and direction
• Collaborate across Honda teams and internal partners to integrate connectivity tech
• Manage work packages spanning research, PoCs, and production transfer
• Communicate complex concepts to senior stakeholders in the UK and Japan
• Propose new research activities and PoCs to leadership based on evidence
• Coordinate with internal and external research partners for PR, publications and standardization
• Travel internationally to engage with conferences, suppliers, workshops, and collaborators

Skills

Project Management

Technical Communication

Software Defined Connectivity

Self-Directed

Proactive

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Networking / Mathematics

Tools

AWS

Cloud-Based Sandbox

API Integration

Job description

Jobtailor seeks an experienced researcher to independently lead delivery focused research in software defined connectivity, performing technology validation and testing in the lab and in real-world settings.

You will drive PoC development for WiFi 7, 6G, network APIs, and cloud integration, translate outcomes into production architectures, and collaborate with global teams to move from experimentation to mass production.