Senior Engineer – Cellular US Carrier Engineering Lead

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Locations

Jackson Township, NJ, USA

Experience Level

Entry

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Requirements

Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 3+ years or PhD with 0 years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred
Good understanding of US carrier requirements (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish) and certification process
Ability to have technical discussion with development team and carrier SMEs for new features
Deep understanding of various modem protocol layer stack - L1, MAC, RRC, PDCP for LTE/5G
In-depth knowledge of LTE/5G NR NSA/SA features and 3GPP specifications
Strong understanding of IMS protocol and VoWifi call flow
Ability to drive and resolve end to end system performance and functional issues by collaborating with software team
Ability to work in a team environment with cross-team coordination and challenging schedules
Strong problem solving skills. Ability to take ownership and bring innovations in test methodology
Strong verbal and written communication skills
You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people
An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding
You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change

Responsibilities

As a key interface between internal R&D teams and carriers, you will apply your deep understanding of US carrier requirements (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish) to drive the feature development activities from design to verification phase
Support hands-on log analysis during Modem feature verification, OEM issues etc. and prepare technical reports
Work with OEMs and carriers during the commercialization phase to mitigate product launch risks and help achieve TA
Take responsibility of field/IOT test execution, analyze failure logs and track issues until they are resolved. Strong communications skills and cross-functional collaboration needed
Interpret carrier KPIs in a simplistic manner and make plans to improve performance

Advancing the World’s Technology Together
Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.

We believe that innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

What You’ll Do

Samsung SOC R&D Lab is looking for US Carrier Engineering lead to engage with US carriers to support chipset certification, new feature introduction and manage pre/post commercialization issues.

You will be expected to bring strong technical expertise to help improve SSI modem performance.

Location: Onsite at our Berkeley Heights, New Jersey with about 20-30% travel as needed to support OEMs and carriers during critical commercialization phase.

Job ID: 41235

As a key interface between internal R&D teams and carriers, you will apply your deep understanding of US carrier requirements (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish) to drive the feature development activities from design to verification phase.
Support hands-on log analysis during Modem feature verification, OEM issues etc. and prepare technical reports.
Work with OEMs and carriers during the commercialization phase to mitigate product launch risks and help achieve TA.
Take responsibility of field/IOT test execution, analyze failure logs and track issues until they are resolved. Strong communications skills and cross-functional collaboration needed.
Interpret carrier KPIs in a simplistic manner and make plans to improve performance.

What You Bring

Bachelors with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 3+ years or PhD with 0 years in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field preferred.
Good understanding of US carrier requirements (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Dish) and certification process.
Ability to have technical discussion with development team and carrier SMEs for new features.
Deep understanding of various modem protocol layer stack – L1, MAC, RRC, PDCP for LTE/5G.
In-depth knowledge of LTE/5G NR NSA/SA features and 3GPP specifications.
Strong understanding of IMS protocol and VoWifi call flow.
Ability to drive and resolve end to end system performance and functional issues by collaborating with software team.
Ability to work in a team environment with cross-team coordination and challenging schedules.
Strong problem solving skills. Ability to take ownership and bring innovations in test methodology.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.
An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.
You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.

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Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The pay range for roles at this level across all US locations and job function is displayed below. Within the base pay 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.

Base Pay Range

$82,096—$188,800 USD

What We Offer
An investment in your future, is an investment in ours. That’s why we offer a diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to competitive compensation and the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive curation of benefits empower our people to care for their whole selves.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and an errand service.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and paid therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.

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To help keep our employees, customers, and communities safe, we’ve developed guidelines for our teams. Currently, we encourage vaccination for all employees, and may require it depending on job functions (e.g., traveling for business, meeting with customers). While visiting our offices or attending team events, we ask employees to complete a daily health questionnaire and complete a weekly COVID test. Our COVID policies are subject to change depending on public health, regulatory and business circumstances.

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Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee assistance program, Telehealth services
Work life success: PTO, FlexTime, FlexPlace, FlexYourFriday
Financial wellness: Health savings account, Flexible spending acounts, 401(k), Student loan support, Tuition assistance
Family first: Pregnancy support, Adoption assistance program, Paid child caregiver leave, Milk stork, WINFertility
Incentives: Fitness reimbursement, Annual physical. Preventative screenings, Lifestyle management

Company Core Values

People: Quite simply, a company is its people. At Samsung, we’re dedicated to giving our people a wealth of opportunities to reach their full potential.
Excellence: Everything we do at Samsung is driven by an unyielding passion for excellence and an unfaltering commitment to develop the best products and services on the market
Change: As we have done since our foundation, we set our sights on the future, anticipating market needs and demands so we can steer our company toward long-term success.
Integrity: Operating in an ethical way is the foundation of our business. Everything we do is guided by a moral compass that ensures fairness, respect for all stakeholders and complete transparency.
Co-prosperity: Samsung is committed to becoming a socially and environmentally responsible corporate citizen in all of its communities worldwide.