2026 Intern, Next-Gen Connectivity & Sensing Research (Summer) jobs in United States
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Samsung Research America (SRA) · 13 hours ago

2026 Intern, Next-Gen Connectivity & Sensing Research (Summer)

Samsung Research America is dedicated to developing technologies for next-generation wireless communication and sensing technology. The intern will perform research on wireless connectivity and sensing solutions, converting conceptual ideas into technical specifications and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Perform research for next-generation wireless connectivity and/or sensing solutions and systems, with a focus on the needs for mobile and smart home products
Take conceptual ideas and convert them into technical requirements and specifications of new features
Design, implement, and verify algorithms, via simulations or prototyping, based on technical requirements and specifications
Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams and assist in the design, analysis and performance evaluation from concept to completion

Qualification

Wireless communicationDigital signal processingMachine learningPythonSensing technologiesNetwork traffic analysisVerbal communicationWriting skills

Required

Currently pursuing a PhD in EE / ECE or within a relevant field
Solid background in wireless communication areas such as modulation, channel coding, digital signal processing, wireless communication systems design, filter theory, FFTs, synchronization, detection, equalization, MIMO, semantic communication, etc
Solid background in sensing technologies and solution development, e.g., radar, LiDAR, acoustic sensing, wireless CSI sensing, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyogram (EMG), Electrooculogram (EOG), etc
Excellent working knowledge using Python and Python-based ML modules such as Scikit-learn, Keras, Tensorflow, Keras-RL, PyTorch, and Pandas libraries
Experience implementing machine learning algorithms for solving challenging problems, preferably in wireless connectivity and/or sensing system design
Proven skills in the simulation of cellular network or connectivity technologies, to derive tradeoffs and to predict performance in diverse channel conditions
Experience in system or link-level simulations
Ability to clearly define high-level requirements and criteria to be used in the evaluation of air interface technology alternatives
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills to effectively represent the derived results and technical concepts developed in the course of the work

Preferred

Familiarity with wireless connectivity standards, such as Wi-Fi
Familiarity with network traffic analysis and network security

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility
Generous benefits to help you live life well

Company

Samsung Research America (SRA)

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Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area.

H1B Sponsorship

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2020 (120)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Laszlo Gombos
Senior Director
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Richard Hyun
Director, R&D Strategy
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