2026 Intern, AI Wireless Research (Summer)

Lab Summary: The Standards & Mobility Innovation team is committed to developing technologies that enable ubiquitous access to information and provide immersive multimedia experiences for mobility users. Our research focuses on:

• Wireless standards and technology including 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, FiRa/UWB, MPEG, AOM, CSA Matter, CSA ACWG, CCC, etc
• RF & fast prototyping of 5G and IEEE 802 wireless systems and/or use cases
• Multimedia standards and technology including VR, HDR, All-IP delivery
• IoT standards and Smart Home connectivity/sensing technology

Position Summary:  Join the SMI lab of Samsung Research America to contribute to the development of Samsung's vision of next generation of wireless communication technology.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on applying AI/ML techniques to Radio Access Network (RAN) optimization   
• Design and implement AI/ML-based algorithms for key AI-RAN use cases including channel estimation, channel prediction, resource allocation and etc.  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI/ML solutions into wireless systems, and evaluate end-to-end performance with AI-in-the-loop simulations or prototyping
• Prepare technical reports, and presentations on research findings  

Required Skills:

• Currently pursuing a PhD in EE/ECE or a related field
• Deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms (e.g. MLP, CNN, RNN, transformer, Mamba), and statistical learning methods (e.g. decision tree, RF, SVM etc.)
• Excellent working knowledge using Python and Python based ML modules such as Scikit-learn, Tensorflow, PyTorch and Pandas libraries
• Have prior experience developing AI/ML algorithms for solving challenging problems preferably in wireless communication system design
• Experience with RAN simulation tools or platform such as NVIDIA Sionna/ PyAerial
• Strong foundation in RAN technologies (e.g. LTE, 5G NR, MIMO, OFDM etc.)
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbally and in writing