Senior Staff/Principal Engineer, Communication System

MediaTek; 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

Job summary

MediaTek Research Lab Inc. is seeking a Senior Staff/Principal Engineer specializing in Communication System Design in Irvine, CA. This role involves developing advanced algorithms for 6G modems and collaborating with global teams to support fixed-point design and verification.

The ideal candidate should have a Doctorate, strong theoretical analysis skills, and proficiency in C/C++. The position offers a competitive salary range of $188,000 - $356,000, performance bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong theoretical analysis skills and capability to design complex algorithms.
• Experience in C/C++ for algorithm design, integration, and verification.
• Hands-on experience in wireless communication system bring-up and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced algorithms for 6G modems.
• Implement modem algorithms in C/C++ and perform design trade-offs.
• Collaborate with global teams for design verifications.

Skills

Algorithm design skills

Proficiency in C/C++

Research experience in OFDM systems

Physical layer simulation experience

Communication skills

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.