2024 Research Intern @ Samsung Research America

Lab Summary: The Standards & Mobility Innovation team is committed to developing technologies that enable ubiquitous access to information and provide immersive multimedia experiences for mobility users. Our research focuses on:

Wireless standards and technology including 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, FiRa / UWB, MPEG, AOM, CSA Matter, CSA ACWG, CCC, etc
RF & fast prototyping of 5G and IEEE 802 wireless systems and/or use cases
Multimedia standards and technology including VR, HDR, All-IP delivery
IoT standards and Smart Home connectivity/sensing technology

Position Summary: Join the SMI team of Samsung Research America in Plano, Texas to contribute to 6G MIMO and beamforming research, pre-standardization and proof-of concept design.

Position Responsibilities:

The research intern will contribute to some of the followings:
- 6G wireless communication idea generation
- 6G air or modem algorithm design
- 6G Air interface / fronthaul interface design towards 3GPP / O-RAN standards
- Technical documentation, e.g., technical report, development specifications, etc
- Patent and IPR generation

Required Skills:

PhD student in EE / ECE preferable or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Sound technical background in signal processing, machine learning, wireless communication systems and algorithms.
Hands-on coding skills (e.g., Matlab, Python, C/C++, etc.)
Ability to clearly define high level requirements and criteria to be used in the evaluation of air interface technology alternatives
Have knowledge / experiences on some of the followings:
- Advanced radio access technologies such as MIMO, OFDM, OFDMA, Single Carrier FDMA, physical/MAC layers, etc
- Simulation of cellular network technologies, to derive tradeoffs and to predict performance in diverse channel conditions
- Multiple antenna (MIMO) and beamforming technologies and digital signal processing
- Advanced receiver algorithms and link level simulations
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms and software tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts developed in the course of the work
Ability to work within Samsung in cross-functional, cross-divisional teams

Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.

Hourly Pay Rate Range

$44—$57 USD

Additional Information

Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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