Communication System Algorithm Engineer

About the role

MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company, is looking for a Communication System Algorithm Engineer in San Jose, CA. The role drives advanced transceiver architecture and algorithm development for wireless communication products, focusing on digitally assisted transceivers for mass-production chips.

Key responsibilities

• Perform trade-off analysis on different transceiver architectures, emphasizing digitally assisted solutions for wireless communications.
• Design and implement algorithms that enable digitally assisted transceiver architectures in high-volume production chips.
• Explore and evaluate new research directions and emerging techniques to improve transceiver performance within cost and complexity constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-functional and multi-site teams, taking part in meetings across time zones (for example Taiwan and the UK).

Required profile

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field, preferably with 4+ years of industry experience.
• Extensive knowledge of wireless communication theory and digital signal processing.
• Solid understanding of antenna array signal processing and wave propagation properties.
• Good understanding of RF transceiver architectures and relevant wireless standards (e.g. IEEE 802.11, 3GPP).
• Project management experience is a strong plus.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with MATLAB, C and C++.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

What we offer

• Salary range of $150,000-$301,000 annually, with possible performance bonus and short- and long-term incentive programs.
• Health, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, sick leave, vacation time, parental leave and 401K.