Intern, Wireless Systems Research

About InterDigital

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.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

Job Summary

The InterDigital AI Lab in Silicon Valley is looking for motivated Ph.D. students for internships in Wireless Systems Research.

The AI Lab works on novel applications of AI and ML to improve video and wireless system performance. You will develop proof-of-concepts, prototypes and research ideas that tie machine learning and AI technologies with a broad range of signal processing and wireless technologies and will publish your work in leading conferences.

Come Intern With Us If You Are Interested In

• Software defined networking and wireless testbed prototyping.
• R&D of wireless protocols and network algorithms that will be at the core of Next Generation wireless communication systems.
• Networked robotics for 6G wireless applications.
• Machine Learning to improve and optimize wireless systems.
  
  

Problem Areas That We Are Actively Exploring

• End to end wireless testbed development and research based on open-source platforms.
• Optimization algorithms for ultra-reliable low-latency communications in high user density scenarios.
• Deep learning based end-to-end wireless communication.
• Online learning in dynamic wireless systems.
  
  

Qualifications

• Ph.D. student in EE, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.
• Publications and R&D experience in one or more of the following areas: Wireless systems research, applied AI/ML in wireless, optimization algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python and strong programming/problem-solving skills.
• Strong background in wireless communication and/or signal processing is highly desired.
  
  

Desirable Qualifications

• Hands on experience with Software Defined Radios like Ettus B210, X310, etc., and Robot Operating System (ROS) running on devices like Rosbot, Turtlebot, etc.
• Experience with over-the-air video transmission through wireless networks, demonstrating a practical understanding of the challenges and optimizations needed in real-life scenarios.
  
  

Internship Benefits

• We promote long-lasting collaborations with our interns.
• Publish in leading conferences including MobiSys, SIGCOMM, ICC, GLOBECOM.
• Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers in their fields.
  
  

InterDigital Leads The Way In Video And Wireless Technologies

• Laser focused on research with more than 300 engineers and researchers.
• We invent solutions for efficient wireless networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences – more than $1B invested in R&D efforts since 2000.
• We designed and developed a wide range of technologies used in 4G and 5G wireless, and in many video standards (MPEG, H.265, H.266, …).
• 80% of consumer electronics manufacturers integrate our technology.
  
  

Internship: Full Time (Resident) onsite

Location: Los Altos, CA

InterDigital is an equal employment opportunity employer. InterDigital will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination with regard to any employment decision, policy or practice based on a person’s sex, gender, pregnancy (including childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, assignments, evaluations, coaching, promotion, discipline, discharge and layoff.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary range specific to New York/CA is $45 - $55 /hr and may include other forms of compensation components including benefits depending on the length of the assignment.  Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.