Senior Wi-Fi Standardization Researcher and Delegate

Nokia Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 159,000 - 296,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia Corporation is seeking a Senior Wi-Fi Standardization Researcher and Delegate to shape research directions and contribute to IEEE 802.11 and the Wi‑Fi Alliance. You will draft contributions, present ideas, and help develop our industry-leading simulation platforms.

The role requires a PhD in EE/CS/Physics or MS with 5+ years of Wi‑Fi standardization experience, and a proven track record in wireless standards. Hybrid work is possible with both research and industry collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in EE/CS/Physics or MS with 5+ years in Wi‑Fi standardization/delegate work.
• Strong knowledge of Wi‑Fi up to 802.11bn/IEEE standards.
• Proven track record of innovations for wireless standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Nokia’s IEEE 802.11/Wi‑Fi Alliance delegation contributions.
• Develop and evaluate novel concepts for the Wi‑Fi 9 era and promote them in standard bodies.
• Collaborate with other companies to advance next‑gen Wi‑Fi standards.

Skills

Wi-Fi standardization

IEEE 802.11 knowledge

AI/ML in PHY/MAC

Communication skills

Cross-team collaboration

Education

PhD in EE/CS/Physics or MS + 5+ years in Wi‑Fi

Tools

Wi-Fi simulators

IEEE/802.11/Wi‑Fi Alliance experience

Job description

Senior Wi-Fi Standardization Researcher and Delegate

United States, Korea, Republic of, Finland, France (Hybrid)

You will be responsible to define and shape your research agenda under the guidance ofsome of the top experts in the industry, develop innovations with other members of the Wi‑Fi CoE, draft contributions and present these ideas in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance.

You can also contribute to the development of our industry leading system and link simulation platforms.

You use your experience in academia and/or adjacent standardization organizations like 3GPP to transfer and adapt promising ideas to IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance.

Your responsibilities

• Become a key contributor to Nokia’s IEEE 802.11 and/or Wi‑Fi Alliance delegation,
• Developnovelconceptsforthe Wi‑Fi 9 era.Evaluateandpromote your concepts in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance
• Collaborate with other companies in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance to make the next generation Wi‑Fi standard a success.

Your skills and experience

• PhD in EE, CS, Physics, or similar or MSdegree and 5+years of experience as Wi‑Fi standardization delegate, development of Wi‑Fi link and/or system simulators or extensive standardization experience (IEEE 802.11, Wi‑Fi Alliance or 3GPP)
• You have a strong working knowledge of Wi‑Fi up to 802.11bn.
• Proventrackrecordofinnovationsandcontributionstowirelessstandards
• Deep knowledge of how to apply AI/ML in PHY and MAC layer
• Excellent communications skills and track record of working with product lines
• Good understanding of agentic workflows
  

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Job Info

• Job Category Applied R&D
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Type Experienced
• Job Identification 37683
• Salary Range $159,000.00 - $296,000.00
  *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
• Locations 3201 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, Texas, 75019-4520, US Karaportti 4, Espoo, 02610, FI 12 rue Jean Bart, Massy, 91300, FR 203 Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Yeoksam-dong, Seoul, 06141, KR 520 Almanor Avenue, Sunnyvale, California, 94085-3533, US (Hybrid)
• Regular or Temporary Regular

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