Communication System Algorithm Engineer

MediaTek; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

401K

Job summary

MediaTek seeks a Communication System Algorithm Engineer in California to drive advanced transceiver architecture and algorithm development for wireless products.

You will analyze trade-offs among architectures, focusing on digitally assisted transceivers for mass-produced chips, and collaborate with global teams across time zones.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of wireless communication theory and digital signal processing.
• Solid understanding of antenna array signal processing and wave propagation properties.
• Good understanding of RF transceiver architectures and relevant wireless standards (e.g., IEEE 802.11, 3GPP).
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB, C, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Perform trade-off analysis on different transceiver architectures, emphasizing digitally assisted solutions for wireless communications.
• Design and implement algorithms to enable digitally assisted transceiver architectures in high-volume production chips.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-site teams; participate in meetings across time zones to ensure alignment on design and development activities.

Skills

Wireless theory

DSP

Antenna array processing

RF transceiver architectures

MATLAB

C

C++

Documentation

Project management

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

C

C++

Job description

MediaTek is a global fabless semiconductor industry leader, providing solutions from the edge to the cloud and powering over 2 billion connected devices every year. Established in 1997, our leading-edge technologies keep the world connected and enhance everyday life. At the forefront of innovation, MediaTek drives advancements in transformative technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, Wi-Fi 8, and Embedded IoT. Our high-performance, power-efficient solutions form the foundation for a smarter, more connected world — enabling everything from smartphones, smart homes, and AI PCs to high-performance computing, automotive, embedded IoT systems, and AI data centers. As a trusted partner to the world's leading brands, we are committed to ensuring access to world-class technology for everyone. Our dedication to accelerating AI underscores our mission to enrich the future of humanity.We are seeking a Communication System Algorithm Engineer to drive advanced transceiver architecture and algorithm development for wireless communication products. In this role, you will perform trade‑off analysis on various transceiver architectures, with a focus on digitally assisted transceivers for mass‑production chips. You will explore new research directions and emerging techniques to improve transceiver performance under cost and implementation constraints.You will also collaborate with global teams and coordinate multi‑site operations, attending meetings across time zones (e.g., Taiwan and the UK).Key ResponsibilitiesPerform trade‑off analysis on different transceiver architectures, emphasizing digitally assisted solutions for wireless communications.Design and implement algorithms to enable digitally assisted transceiver architectures in high‑volume production chips.Explore and evaluate new research directions and emerging techniques to improve transceiver performance within cost and complexity constraints.Collaborate with cross‑functional and multi‑site teams; participate in meetings across time zones to ensure alignment on design and development activities.

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preferably with 4+ years of industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of wireless communication theory and digital signal processing.
• Solid understanding of antenna array signal processing and wave propagation properties.
• Good understanding of RF transceiver architectures and relevant wireless standards (e.g., IEEE 802.11, 3GPP).
• Hands‑on experience with MATLAB, C, and C++.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Project management experience is a strong plus.
• Salary range: $150,000-$301,000 annually
• Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short- and long-term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation time, Parental leave, 401K and more.
• MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.