2025 Summer Intern, Next-Gen Connectivity & Sensing Research

6105 Tennyson Pkwy, Suite 300, Plano TX 75024

Samsung Research America Internship

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Lab Summary: The Standards & Mobility Innovation team is committed to developing technologies that enable ubiquitous access to information and provide immersive multimedia experiences for mobility users. Our research focuses on:

  • Wireless standards and technology including 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, FiRa/UWB, MPEG, AOM, CSA Matter, CSA ACWG, CCC, etc
  • RF & fast prototyping of 5G and IEEE 802 wireless systems and/or use cases
  • Multimedia standards and technology including VR, HDR, All-IP delivery
  • IoT standards and Smart Home connectivity/sensing technology

Position Summary:  Join the SMI lab of Samsung Research America to contribute to the development of Samsung's vision of next generation of wireless communication and sensing technology.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Perform research for next generation wireless connectivity and/or sensing solutions and systems, with focus on the needs for virtual, augmented, mixed reality products
  • 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

Required Skills:

  • PhD student in EE / ECE preferable or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Solid background in wireless communication areas such as modulation, channel coding, digital signal processing, wireless communication systems design, filter theory, FFTs, synchronization, detection, equalization, MIMO, semantic communication, etc.
  • Solid background in sensing technologies and solution development, e.g. radar, LiDAR, acoustic sensing, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyogram (EMG), Electrooculogram (EOG), etc
  • Excellent working knowledge using Python and Python based ML modules such as Scikit-learn, Keras, Tensor flow, Keras-RL, PyTorch and Pandas libraries
  • Experience implementing machine learning algorithms for solving challenging problems preferably in wireless connectivity and/or sensing system design
  • 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

Special Attributes: 

  • Research experience with virtual, augmented, mixed reality technologies is preferred
  • Familiarity with wireless connectivity standards, such as Wi-Fi, is preferred
Our total rewards programs are designed to motivate and engage exceptional talent. The hourly pay rate range for roles at this level is listed below, but may be higher or lower in other states due to geographic differentials in the labor market. Within the hourly pay rate range, individual rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education and training. This is part of our comprehensive compensation package with annual bonus eligibility and generous benefits to help you live life well.Hourly Pay Rate Range$44—$59 USD

Additional Information

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Essential Job Functions

This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, and frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

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Tags: Keras Lidar Machine Learning Pandas PhD Prototyping Python PyTorch Radar Research Scikit-learn TensorFlow VR

Perks/benefits: Career development Gear Salary bonus

Region: North America
Country: United States

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