Principal 5G Location Algorithm Engineer

Principal 5G Location Algorithms Engineer

Location: Bay Area - remote flexible

Compensation: Competitive Base/Equity mix

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.