Sony · 1 day ago
Staff Engineer, Wireless Research
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$189K/yr - $200K/yr
4+ years expSony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation. They are seeking a Staff Engineer for Wireless Research to advance wireless technology, engage with standard bodies, and collaborate with global teams to realize Sony's vision.
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Responsibilities
Initiate proposals to advance state-of-the-art wireless technology, including generating patents
Actively engage with standard bodies and OSS community to make technical contributions
Identify research directions and new research areas to realize Sony vision
Collaborate with our global teams around the world to reach an optimal outcome
Honesty, trustworthiness and ethical conduct are material requirements for the responsibilities outlined above
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. degree with 4 years of experience, or Master's degree with 7 years of experience, in electrical/communication engineering or in Computer Science
Excellent wireless communication background including all system or link level aspects
Experience in wireless LAN systems, cellular systems, sensor network technologies, distributed networking technologies, or wireless PAN systems with excellent research record is required
A good knowledge of wireless LAN protocol is required
Essential programming language knowledge, such as Matlab, C/C++, and Python, is required
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Must be able to travel domestically and internationally if required
Flexibility and adaptability to work and collaborate with researchers in global locations, internally and externally
Preferred
Experience on wireless LAN (IEEE802.11) MAC/PHY layers protocol design and/or analysis is preferred
Experience in WLAN standard (802.11ac/ax/be/bn, etc.) development or 3GPP is preferred
Experience in link level or system level simulation (e.g, ns-3) is preferred
Experience in cross-layer system design is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs
Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children
Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Short-term & long-term disability plans
Paid parental and caregiver leave
401(k) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting
Education assistance and student loan programs
Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid work schedules
Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release), and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)
Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)
Matching gift program
A wide variety of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)
Special discounts on Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees
Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)
Annual incentive bonus
Company
Sony
Sony develops and manufactures audio, video, communications, and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. It is a sub-organization of Sony Biz Networks Corporation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
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2024-07-26Post Ipo Equity· $700M
2002-01-02Series A
1958-12-01IPO
Leadership Team
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