NVIDIA · 1 day ago
Distinguished Engineer - 6G Architecture Leader
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$320K/yr - $489K/yr
20+ years expNVIDIA is a leading technology company focused on developing advanced platforms for 6G Radio Access Network (RAN) with an emphasis on AI integration. They are seeking a Distinguished Engineer to lead the technology strategy for 6G, driving innovations and applications in areas such as Integrated Sensing and Communications and Semantic Communications.
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Responsibilities
Lead the technology strategy for 6G spanning system, platform, and software architecture
Seek and apply AI/ML approaches for key functions and pipelines of 6G radio access network (RAN)
Drive rapid prototyping of new algorithms to establish value proposition and benefits of GPU accelerated platforms
Work with industry ecosystem - partners and customers - to rapidly drive innovations into deployable products and solutions
Work with the industry standards and consortiums - 3GPP, AI-RAN and O-RAN - for a transformational 6G technology with AI Native approaches
Drive development of new applications in Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), Semantic Communications and more
Drive system architecture, requirements, design, development, performance optimizations, and benchmarks for AI-for-RAN software stack
Identify, pathfind, and develop new acceleration technologies into next generation NVIDIA hardware
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
20+ years of proven industry experience
Deep technical knowledge of communication systems, communication theory, linear algebra, detection and estimation theory, baseband signal processing algorithms, and channel coding
Expertise in architecting and developing RAN applications and proven expertise in system level optimizations. Proven experience in 5G NR PHY/L1 and L2 mac-scheduler algorithms design and development
Deep expertise in AI and Machine Learning. Proven experience in applying AI techniques into RAN (L1, L2+) pipelines
Solid foundation in statistical analysis
Strong understanding of mathematics behind RAN algorithms
Strong hands-on experience on programming languages such as Python, C/C++, Matlab
Demonstrable experience working with Telecom Service Providers deploying commercial networks is a definite plus
Preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated success in leading impactful innovations and converting them to commercial products
A strong body of work at the intersection of AI, Cloud and Wireless technologies
Strong exposure to wireless standardization and associated industry consortiums
Proven ability to excel in a fast paced and collaborative environment
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