Senior Staff/Principal Engineer

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

MediaTek Research Lab Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff/Principal Engineer in Communication System Design, located in Irvine, CA. The ideal candidate will develop advanced algorithms for 6G modems and collaborate with international teams. A doctorate and over 6 years of experience in communication systems are preferred.

The position offers a salary range of $188,000 to $356,000, along with various employee benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and paid leave.

Qualifications

• More than 6 years of work experience in communication system design.
• Research experience or design experience in OFDM systems preferred.
• Hands-on experience in wireless communication system debug.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced algorithms for 6G modems.
• Implement high-level modem algorithms in C/C++ simulation platforms.
• Collaborate with various design teams for product support.
• Conduct advanced research in wireless communication.

Skills

Strong theoretical analysis skills

C/C++ programming proficiency

Physical layer simulation experience

RF specifications knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Doctorate

Job description

Senior Staff/Principal Engineer, Communication System Design

Category: Algorithm & Architecture

Location: Irvine, CA

Experience: More than 6 Years Work Expe.

Education: Doctorate

Job Description

• Develop advanced algorithms for 6G modems
• Implement high-level modem algorithms in C/C++ simulation platforms and perform design trade‑off and optimization in terms of performance, complexity and power consumption
• Collaborate with ASIC, DSP, and L1 design teams from different sites worldwide and provide full support for fixed‑point design, pre‑and post‑silicon verifications in the product development
• Conduct future advanced research and development activities in wireless communication areas

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• Must have strong theoretical analysis skills and be capable of designing complex algorithms in communication systems
• Research with publications or industry design experience in OFDM systems is preferred
• Sufficient physical layer simulation experience in communication systems
• Must have proficiency in C or C++ for algorithm design, integration, and verification
• Hands‑on experience in wireless communication system bring‑up and debug
• Familiar with RF specifications, RF impairments modelling and compensation
• Strong communication skills, team‑player and good working attitude
• Salary range: $188,000- $356,000
• 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, 401(k) 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.