Senior R&D Engineer

IPN - Instituto Pedro Nunes
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Descrição:

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated R&D engineer with keen interest in the application of state-of-the art ML techniques for unleashing the potential of upcoming (B5G/6G) Communication Networks and Applications . The ideal candidate will possess relevant R&D experience in academia and/or industry and be driven to both technically lead and contribute to R&D projects applying modern networking technologies alongside AI-driven solutions to develop cutting-edge R&D solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, conduct, and oversee advanced research projects focused on leveraging next-generation mobile networks and related technologies (e.g. edge computing, virtualized or containerized network functions or network applications, secure communication fabrics) for advanced use cases and applications.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, network engineers, data scientists or AI engineers, to integrate research insights into practical applications.
  • Contribute to multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of project goals.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior researchers and team members, fostering their professional growth and development.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • A PhD in relevant field will be highly valued.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in academia or industry, focusing on mobile networks, edge computing, or related areas.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading or contributing to national or international research activities.
  • Experience in usage or contribution to relevant open-source tools, ideally from organizations including ETSI Software Development Groups (SDGs) or Linux Foundation Networking (LFN) in domains including networking, APIs, wireless or security.
  • Good understanding of pragmatic AI/ML application in Telecommunications contexts.

Skills:

  • Configuration and usage of network virtualization technologies, proficiency in scripting and at least one programming language (e.g., C, C++, Rust).
  • Knowledgeable about mobile network standards, architectures or protocols, network programmability and edge computing paradigms.
  • Development of integration of ML models into applications for data analysis, predictive analytics or automation, using relevant AI frameworks and libraries (e.g. TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Innovative and critical thinking abilities to address research and technical challenges in modern Telecommunications systems, including the integration of AI-enabled solutions.

Applications: Send your application to due to 30/04/2025

11/04/2025;   from: itjobs.pt

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