Summary: VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers. As a Senior/Staff Research and Innovation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing Proof of Concepts (PoCs) of candidate technologies for 6G advanced wireless and beyond. Duties & Responsibilities: Rapid prototyping of new concepts on x86 CPU and NVIDIA GPU based servers using USRPs and in-house RF boards for collaboration and evaluation with customers. This could also include development of GUIs for the PoCs. Work with external partners to understand state-of-the-art technologies of 5G-advanced and 6G. Work with Engineering to transition PoCs to mainstream products. Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements: Master’s degree or higher in Communication/Telecommunication or Wireless Communication Engineering. Strong wireless communications background is essential. Solid real-time signal processing development experience in multi-threaded systems. A good understanding of the x86 computer architecture. Good knowledge of C/C++, NVIDIA GPUs and CUDA C++ is highly desirable. Good knowledge of Python and the Sionna Digital Communications Library is desirable. Good knowledge of using containers (Docker, Podman) is desirable. MATLAB knowledge and experience is desirable. Proven analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work with very little input. Proficient collaboration and team working skills, with the ability to develop and maintain strong productive relationships. Proven communication skills, both verbal and written. The ability to work within multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines, both independently and as part of a team. If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.