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Interdigital

Licenses wireless and video technology patents

Research Engineer / Scientist - Wireless + AI/ML

Telecommunications EngineeringPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A recently completed Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required.
  • A strong foundation is required in one or more of wireless communications, signal processing, networking, AI/ML for communication systems, or distributed or edge intelligence.
  • Solid knowledge of AI/ML techniques and their application to communication systems, including generative AI, agentic AI, foundation models, and edge learning, is required.
  • Understanding of networking protocols and architectures such as TCP/IP, UDP, QUIC, HTTP/2/3, gRPC, MQTT, routing, SDN/NFV, and edge/cloud networking is required.
  • Programming proficiency in Python and MATLAB, with working knowledge of C/C++ and Linux-based development environments, is required.
  • Experience with simulation and programming tools such as MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar scientific and systems programming languages is required.
  • Experience with machine-learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch is required.
  • The ability to translate theory into working simulations or prototypes is required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced research in wireless communication systems, including PHY/MAC layers, radio architectures, networking protocols, and end-to-end system design.
  • Design and evaluate AI/ML-driven wireless algorithms for semantic communications, intent-based and agentic AI communications, generative-AI-assisted network optimization, resource allocation, and edge intelligence.
  • Develop and implement link-level and system-level simulations using MATLAB, Python, Sionna, or equivalent frameworks.
  • Build proof-of-concept prototypes, such as OAI, software-defined radio, digital twins, and edge AI testbeds, and validate concepts on practical platforms or testbeds.
  • Prototype agentic AI and generative AI workflows for autonomous network planning, troubleshooting, orchestration, and standards-oriented research acceleration.
  • Explore physical AI concepts connecting perception, sensing, wireless control, robotics and automation, and embodied AI systems over reliable low-latency networks.
  • Evaluate networking protocol behavior across IP, transport, application, RAN/core, edge/cloud, and distributed AI deployment environments.
  • Analyze and optimize system performance using theoretical and data-driven approaches.
  • Contribute to technical reports, publications, and patent filings.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional research teams across wireless, AI, standards, and prototyping groups.

Desired Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience with system-level or link-level simulators such as Sionna or equivalent is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with wireless prototyping platforms such as software-defined radios, OAI testbeds, or real-time systems is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with generative AI and agent toolchains, including large language model APIs, retrieval-augmented generation pipelines, vector databases, prompt/evaluation frameworks, and autonomous agent orchestration, is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with physical AI, robotics, sensing, perception, control, embodied AI, or cyber-physical systems integrated with wireless connectivity is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with MLOps and reproducible AI workflows using Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow, CI/CD, and GPU acceleration, including CUDA where applicable, is preferred.
  • A research track record including publications, patents, or technical contributions is preferred.
  • Familiarity with cellular standards and 4G/5G/6G evolution is preferred.
  • Experience in AI-native wireless systems, edge intelligence, or semantic communications is preferred.
  • Strong software engineering practices, such as Git and reproducible research workflows, are preferred.
  • Additional relevant AI technologies include retrieval-augmented generation, multimodal and foundation models, edge AI, federated or split learning, digital twins, physical AI, robotics/automation, sensing, perception, and control.

About the Company

Interdigital

Licenses wireless and video technology patents

InterDigital develops wireless and video technologies and builds a large portfolio of patents. It invents new technologies, patents them, and licenses the intellectual property to mobile device makers, networks, and services providers. Its products work by providing foundational technologies that enable devices and networks to communicate and deliver video services, and its revenue comes from licensing those patents rather than selling hardware. What sets InterDigital apart is its extensive patent portfolio (tens of thousands of patents and applications), its focus on contributing technologies to global standards, and its licensing-based business model that monetizes R&D. The company operates worldwide with major manufacturers and technology companies as clients, aiming to influence the telecommunications ecosystem through standards participation. The goal is to enable connected and immersive experiences by developing and licensing foundational wireless and video technologies.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Claymont, DE
Founded
1972

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