Distinguished Engineer - Wireless Infrastructure

Details

Nvidia is developing accelerated platforms and technologies for next generation Telecom Wireless infrastructure, focused on AI-RAN and Agentic Core to deliver performance and spectral efficiency. The team is also building technologies for Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), Semantic Communications (SemCom) and Physical AI on a fully software-defined Telco Edge infrastructure. This role is for a motivated and energetic senior technologist as a Distinguished Engineer, Wireless Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technology strategy for next generation wireless infrastructure spanning systems, platforms, and software architecture.
• Seek and apply AI/ML approaches for key functions and pipelines of 6G radio access network (RAN).
• Transform the wireless core into an agentic AI-based packet core architecture.
• Drive rapid prototyping of new algorithms to establish value proposition and benefits of GPU-accelerated platforms.
• Work with industry ecosystem (partners and customers) to rapidly drive innovations into deployable products and solutions.
• Work with industry standards and consortiums (3GPP, AI-RAN and O-RAN) for next-generation technology with AI-native approaches.
• Drive development of new applications in Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC), Semantic Communications, Physical AI at the Edge and more.
• Drive system architecture, requirements, design, development, performance optimizations, and benchmarks for an AI-for-RAN software stack.
• Identify, pathfind, and develop new acceleration technologies into next generation NVIDIA hardware.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 20+ years of proven industry experience.
• Deep technical knowledge of communication systems, communication theory, linear algebra, detection and estimation theory, baseband signal processing algorithms, and channel coding.
• Expertise in architecting and developing RAN applications and proven expertise in system-level optimizations; proven experience in 5G NR PHY/L1 and L2 mac-scheduler algorithms design and development.
• Expertise in architecting wireless core technologies including accelerated user plane function (UPF).
• Deep expertise in AI and Machine Learning and proven experience applying AI techniques into RAN (L1, L2+) pipelines.
• Solid foundation in statistical analysis and strong understanding of mathematics behind RAN algorithms.
• Strong hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and Matlab.
• Demonstrable experience working with Telecom Service Providers deploying commercial networks is a definite plus.

Ways to stand out

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated success in leading impactful innovations and converting them to commercial products.
• A strong body of work at the intersection of AI, Cloud and Wireless technologies.
• Strong exposure to wireless standardization and associated industry consortiums.
• Proven ability to excel in a fast paced and collaborative environment.

Compensation & Other details

• Base salary range: 320,000 USD - 488,750 USD (will be determined based on location, experience, and pay of employees in similar positions).
• Eligible for equity and benefits (link to NVIDIA benefits provided in original posting).
• Applications accepted at least until June 16, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes and is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.