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

Summary: Samsung Research America is committed to developing technologies that enable ubiquitous access to information and immersive multimedia experiences. The role involves contributing to the development of next-generation wireless communication and sensing technology, focusing on research and implementation of innovative solutions. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 Qualifications: - Familiarity with wireless connectivity standards, such as Wi-Fi - Familiarity with network traffic analysis and network security Required Skills: Wireless communication, Sensing technologies, Python programming Important Skills: Machine learning algorithms, Network traffic analysis, Simulation of connectivity technologies Nice-to-Have Skills: communication skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer Benefits: Annual bonus eligibility, Generous benefits to help you live life well