Principal 5G Location Algorithm Engineer

Principal 5G Location Algorithms Engineer

Our SF Bay Area client is seeking brilliant, innovative minds to advance the core algorithms behind its industry-leading positioning platform. As a Principal 5G Location Algorithms Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize advanced signal processing and location estimation algorithms to determine the real-time position of devices in the physical world. You will play a foundational role in shaping this successful IP portfolio and future product capabilities, while working closely with cross-functional teams to test, refine, and scale your innovations. This employee-centric company, founded by a group of Stanford grads and backed by leading Silicon Valley investors, is well run and has staying power for its employees. There are multiple remote opportunities and provides a strong market base with equity.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and implement algorithms to extract precise fine-timing and spatial information from noisy 5G signals.
• Identify, document, and prototype improvements to current location estimation techniques and adapt them to new industry standards.
• Contribute novel techniques to the companies' growing patent and intellectual property portfolio.
• Prototype and test signal processing algorithms in MATLAB and Python.
• Collaborate with software developers to facilitate the implementation and integration of signal processing algorithms.

Must Have Attributes/Skills

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Mathematics, or equivalent research experience, with a focus on radiolocation or radionavigation.
• Familiarity with OFDM and Zadoff-Chu sequences and Integrated, & Sensing and Communications (ISAC)
• Experience with parameter estimation on radio signals
• Solid understanding of time-based location techniques
• Demonstrated programming experience in MATLAB and Python.
• Team-oriented mindset with a respectful, collaborative approach suited to a fast-paced startup environment.

Should Have Attributes/Skills

• Proficiency with Linux command-line tools and a Linux-based development environment.
• Familiarity with the radio physical layer
• Demonstrated programming experience in C.
• Experience with cellular networks and radios.
• Experience with cellular network planning, drive testing, and propagation models.
• Experience in signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare, GPS/GNSS, or radar systems.
• Familiarity with the Erlang programming language.