6G Network Systems Researcher

STARRY RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

STARRY RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD. seeks a 6G Network Systems Researcher to join our advanced research team. The role targets intelligent, deterministic networks enabling seamless interaction between perception, AI reasoning, and robotic actuation.

Applicants should hold a PhD in CS/EE with a strong publication record and experience in network protocols, SDN/TSN, and prototyping. Collaboration across disciplines is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong background in communication networks, network systems, or distributed systems.
• Proven ability to conduct research and publish in reputable conferences/journals.
• Good programming skills in Python, C/C++, Go or similar.
• Experience with network prototyping and software development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on 5G/6G network systems for Physical AI and embodied intelligence.
• Design network architectures, algorithms, and protocols for deterministic, low-latency communications.
• Develop network resource management, scheduling, routing, and orchestration techniques.
• Design and evaluate network control frameworks using SDN, TSN, O-RAN, edge computing.
• Build software prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrators.
• Evaluate solutions via modelling, simulation, and experiments.
• Publish findings in conferences/journals and contribute to patents.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Go

Analytical skills

Research & publishing

Network prototyping

Education

PhD in CS/EE

Tools

ns-3

OMNeT++

Mininet

OpenAirInterface

Job description

6G Network Systems Researcher

About the role

We are seeking a 5G/6G Network Systems Researcher to join our research team developing next-generation networking technologies for Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence. The role focuses on designing intelligent, deterministic, and action-aware network systems that enable seamless interaction between perception, AI reasoning, and robotic actuation.

You will conduct cutting-edge research spanning network architecture, protocols, resource management, and AI-native networking, contributing to innovative technologies for future 5G/6G systems and their standardization.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on 5G/6G network systems for Physical AI and embodied intelligence.

• Design novel network architectures, algorithms, and protocols for deterministic and low-latency communications.

• Develop network resource management, scheduling, routing, and orchestration techniques for QoA-aware networking.

• Design and evaluate network control frameworks using technologies such as SDN, TSN, O-RAN, and edge computing.

• Build software prototypes, simulations, and proof-of-concept demonstrators.

• Evaluate proposed solutions through analytical modelling, simulation, and experimental validation.

• Publish research findings in leading conferences and journals and contribute to patent generation.

• Participate in international standardization activities, e.g. 3GPP, IEEE, IETF, O-RAN Alliance, where appropriate.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and external partners.

Key Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline.

• Research background in communication networks, network systems, distributed systems, or related fields.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience in algorithm design, software development, or network system prototyping.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and publish in reputable conferences and/or journals.

• Good programming skills, e.g. Python, C/C++, Go, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications

Networking Technologies

• Deterministic Networking (DetNet) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)

• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

• O-RAN and RAN Intelligent Controllers (RIC)

• Edge computing and cloud-native networking

• Network slicing and resource orchestration

• Network protocol and API design

• Traffic engineering and routing

Research & Development

• AI-native networking and network automation

• Mathematical optimization and performance modelling

• Network simulation or emulation, e.g. ns-3, OMNeT++, Mininet, OpenAirInterface

• Network digital twins

Domain Knowledge

• 3GPP 5G/6G systems

• Robotics, teleoperation, embodied intelligence, or Physical AI

• Experience contributing to standards development, e.g. 3GPP, IEEE, IETF, O-RAN Alliance