Senior Wi-Fi Standardization Researcher and Delegate

Nokia; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Maternity/Paternity Leave (≥90 days)

Life insurance

Well-being programs

NERGs (Employee Resource Groups)

Career & skills development

Coaches & Mentors

Job summary

Nokia in Sunnyvale invites a senior researcher to define and shape a research agenda under top industry experts, develop innovations with the Wi‑Fi CoE, and draft contributions for IEEE 802.11 and the Wi‑Fi Alliance.

You will contribute to industry-leading system and link simulation platforms, and translate ideas from academia or 3GPP into 802.11/Wi‑Fi Alliance contexts. Strong background in Wi‑Fi standards and AI/ML in PHY/MAC is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in EE/CS/Physics or MS with 5+ years in Wi‑Fi standardization.
• Strong knowledge of IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance.
• Experience applying AI/ML to PHY/MAC.
• Proven track record of wireless standard contributions.

Responsibilities

• Become a key contributor to Nokia’s IEEE 802.11 and/or Wi‑Fi Alliance delegation.
• Develop novel concepts for the Wi‑Fi 9 era; evaluate and promote them.
• Collaborate with other companies in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance to advance the standard.
• Contribute to the development of industry-leading link and system simulators.

Skills

Wi‑Fi standards

Simulation tools

AI/ML in PHY/MAC

Communication skills

Education

PhD in EE/CS/Physics or MS + 5+ yrs

Tools

Wi‑Fi simulators

IEEE 802.11 tools

Job description

Job Description

You will be responsible to define and shape your research agenda under the guidance of some 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 will be responsible to define and shape your research agenda under the guidance of some 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.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Your Responsibilities:

• Become a key contributor to Nokia’s IEEE 802.11 and/or Wi-Fi Alliance delegation,


• Develop novel concepts for the Wi-Fi 9 era. Evaluate and promote 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.

Key Skills And Experience

Your skills and experience:

• PhD in EE, CS, Physics, or similar or MS degree 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.


• Proven track record of innovations and contributions to wireless standards


• Deep knowledge of how to apply AI/ML in PHY and MAC layer


• Experience in the use of link and simulation tools


• You are enthusiastic about Wi‑Fi technology and you are open minded and curious


• Excellent communications skills and track record of working with product lines


• Good understanding of agentic workflows

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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Our recruitment process

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes


• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)


• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security


• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health


• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)


• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development


• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access


• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond