Senior Staff/Principal Engineer, Communication System Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

MediaTek in Irvine, California, seeks a candidate for algorithm development and optimization for 6G modems. Responsibilities include designing complex communication algorithms and collaborating with global engineering teams. The role demands proficiency in C/C++, and candidates with experience in OFDM systems are preferred. MediaTek offers a competitive salary range with substantial benefits and encourages a diverse workplace.

Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, 401K, performance bonuses, and paid time off, promoting work-life balance and employee well-being.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced algorithms for 6G modems.
• Collaborate with ASIC, DSP, and L1 design teams worldwide.
• Conduct future advanced research in wireless communication areas.

Skills

Theoretical analysis skills

C/C++ proficiency

Wireless communication system debugging

Strong communication skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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 a full support for fixed-point design, pre- and post-silicon verifications in the product development - Conducting 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 be 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, 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.