Staff/Principal Research and Development Engineer in Stevenage

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Principal 6G AI Algorithm Engineer, you will be responsible for developing candidate technologies for 6G advanced wireless and beyond.

• Architecture design and development for 6G baseband processing systems to enable extreme data rates, ultra-low latency and AI-integrated baseband processing.
• Design and develop novel algorithm for 6G physical layer technologies (beamforming, MIMO, demodulation, channel coding, channel estimation/equalisation, synchronization).
• Design and train deep learning models for AI/ML for air interface.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams.

To be successful in this role your skills may include

• Master’s degree or PhD in Communication/Telecommunication or Wireless Communication Engineering.
• Strong background in wireless communications and/or machine learning.
• Extensive and proven experience in wireless baseband development (5G/LTE experience highly valued).
• Proven track record of implementing complex algorithms.
• Extensive experience in software development.
• Deep knowledge of LTE/5G physical layer implementation.
• Knowledge of AI, deep learning, Tensorflow, Pytorch is desirable.
• Solid real-time signal processing development experience in multi-threaded systems.
• A good understanding of the x86 computer architecture.
• Product-quality C/C++ implementations of PHY functions.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in fast-paced development cycles.
• Good knowledge of Python and the Sionna Digital Communications Library.
• MATLAB knowledge and experience is desirable.

As a person you will have

• Strong collaboration and team working skills, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships cross-functionally and across all levels.
• The ability to manage complex and multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proven proactivity and drive.
• Ability to solve significant and unique issues using in depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Makes recommendations on strategic decisions.

If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today. VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.