Samsung Research America (SRA) · 16 hours ago
2026 Intern, AI/ML Next-Gen Connectivity & Sensing (Summer)
Samsung Research America is committed to developing technologies for mobility users through its Standards & Mobility Innovation team. The intern will contribute to the research and development of next-generation wireless communication and sensing solutions, focusing on the needs of Samsung products.
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Responsibilities
Perform research for next generation wireless connectivity and/or sensing solutions and systems, with focus on the needs for Samsung products including phones, wearables and digital appliances
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
Qualification
Required
Currently a PhD student in EE / ECE or a related field
Solid background in wireless communication areas such as modulation, channel coding, digital signal processing, wireless communication systems design, synchronization, detection, semantic communication, etc
Solid background and hands-on experience in latest AI technology including RL, agent, LLM/VLM, fine-tuning, gaussian splatting, on-device AI etc
Excellent working knowledge using Python and Python based ML modules such as Scikit-learn, Keras, Tensor flow, Keras-RL, PyTorch and Pandas libraries
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
Preferred
Research experience with low power Wi-Fi, BLE, Cellular communication system is preferred
Familiarity with wireless connectivity standards, such as Wi-Fi, is preferred
Experience implementing machine learning algorithms for solving challenging problems preferably in wireless connectivity and/or sensing system design
Benefits
Annual bonus eligibility
Generous benefits to help you live life well
Company
Samsung Research America (SRA)
Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area.
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