Summer 2026

Intern

Next-Gen Connectivity & Sensing Research

Posted on 1/17/2026

Samsung Research America

Samsung Research America

501-1,000 employees

Develops advanced technology in multiple domains

Compensation Overview

$44 - $59/hr

+ Bonus

Plano, TX, USA

In Person

Category
AI & Machine Learning (2)
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Requirements
  • Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering or within a relevant field
  • Solid background in wireless communication areas such as modulation, channel coding, digital signal processing, wireless communication systems design, filter theory, FFTs, synchronization, detection, equalization, MIMO, semantic communication, etc.
  • Excellent working knowledge using Python and Python-based machine learning modules such as Scikit-learn, Keras, Tensorflow, Keras-RL, PyTorch, and Pandas libraries
  • Experience implementing machine learning algorithms for solving challenging problems, preferably in wireless connectivity and/or sensing system design
  • Proven skills in the simulation of cellular network or connectivity technologies, to derive tradeoffs and to predict performance in diverse channel conditions
  • Experience in system or link-level simulations
  • Ability to clearly define high-level requirements and criteria to be used in the evaluation of air interface technology alternatives
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts developed in the course of the work
Responsibilities
  • Perform research for next-generation wireless connectivity and/or sensing solutions and systems, with a focus on the needs for mobile and smart home products
  • Take conceptual ideas and convert them into technical requirements and specifications of new features
  • Design, implement, and verify algorithms, via simulations or prototyping, based on technical requirements and specifications
  • Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams and assist in the design, analysis and performance evaluation from concept to completion
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with wireless connectivity standards, such as Wi-Fi, is preferred
  • Familiarity with network traffic analysis and network security is preferred
  • Solid background in sensing technologies and solution development, e.g., radar, LiDAR, acoustic sensing, wireless CSI sensing, EEG, EMG, EOG, etc.
Samsung Research America

Samsung Research America

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Samsung Research America specializes in advanced technologies such as next-generation communications, artificial intelligence, digital media, mobile platforms, and digital health. Their innovations include FadeNet, a convolutional neural-network based technology, and the ECG Monitor App, which enables ECG recording using Galaxy Watch for atrial fibrillation screening.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

1988

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