RAN Research Engineer / Scientist (Wireless

About the role

InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq. InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

About Our Department: InterDigital is a global research and development company focused on foundational innovations in wireless, video, and artificial intelligence (AI). Our technologies enable connected, immersive experiences across mobile, consumer electronics, IoT, automotive, and cloud services. As a leader in wireless evolution—from early cellular systems to 5G and beyond—we are actively shaping the future of 6G and AI-native networks. We foster a collaborative, innovation-driven culture where researchers translate advanced theory into impactful technologies, standards contributions, and real-world solutions.

Locations: Melville, NY; Conshohocken, PA.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the responsible project lead to develop advanced terminal technologies primarily in the RAN area
• Work on internal technology development efforts and ensure alignment with broader project objectives
• Support the project lead to facilitate review and approval of project deliverables
• Support the project lead to facilitate representation of InterDigital interests and positions within collaborative project activities
• Contribute to the generation of standard inputs and industry publications in areas of expertise
• Communication and socialization of project activities within greater internal project teams

Requirements

• Experience in 5G-advanced or 6G wireless research and lab prototyping, for example, acquired through a Ph.D. program.
• Candidates will be expected to hold advanced degrees in EE, CS or similar. A Ph.D. qualification is certainly a plus but strong MSc candidates with equivalent accumulated academic or industrial experience will also be considered.
• Knowledge/ability to ramp up in AI/ML techniques and their application to communication systems a plus.
• Good record of dissemination (e.g., publications, standardization, talks, panels) a plus.
• Dedicated, result oriented professional with an attitude for getting the job done
• Willing to take challenges in a fast paced and high-pressure environment
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