Starry Recruitment Hiring! Full Time 6G Network Systems Researcher in - Ricebowl

6G Network Systems Researcher

About the Role

We are looking for a 5G/6G Network Systems Researcher to join our research team and develop next-generation networking technologies for Physical AI and Embodied Intelligence.

The role focuses on building intelligent, deterministic, and action-aware network systems that enable seamless connectivity between perception, AI reasoning, and robotic actuation. You will conduct research across network architecture, protocols, resource management, and AI-native networking, with opportunities to contribute to future 5G/6G technologies, publications, patents, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research on 5G/6G network systems for Physical AI and embodied intelligence applications.
• Design innovative network architectures, protocols, and algorithms for deterministic, reliable, and low-latency communications.
• Develop techniques for network resource management, scheduling, routing, traffic engineering, and orchestration with QoA/QoS awareness.
• Design and evaluate intelligent network control frameworks using technologies such as SDN, TSN, O-RAN, and edge computing.
• Develop software prototypes, simulations, emulation environments, and proof-of-concept systems.
• Validate research through analytical modelling, simulation, experimentation, and real-world prototyping.
• Publish research results in leading international conferences and journals and contribute to patent development.
• Contribute to relevant international standardization activities, including 3GPP, IEEE, IETF, and O-RAN Alliance.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, universities, industry partners, and multidisciplinary teams.

Key Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Strong research background in communication networks, network systems, distributed systems, or related areas.
• Solid understanding of network architecture, protocols, algorithms, and system design.
• Demonstrated experience in algorithm development, software engineering, network prototyping, or systems research.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate research concepts into working prototypes.
• Track record of publications in reputable international conferences and/or journals.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, Go, or similar languages.

Preferred Qualifications

Networking & Systems

• Deterministic Networking (DetNet) and Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN)
• Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
• O-RAN, RIC, and programmable RAN
• Edge computing and cloud-native networking
• Network slicing and resource orchestration
• Network protocol and API design
• Traffic engineering, routing, and network optimization

Research & Prototyping

• AI-native networking and intelligent network automation
• Mathematical optimization and network performance modelling
• Network simulation/emulation tools such as ns-3, OMNeT++, Mininet, or OpenAirInterface
• Network digital twins
• Experimental testbeds and network system prototyping

Domain Expertise

• 3GPP 5G/6G network architecture and technologies
• Robotics, teleoperation, embodied intelligence, or Physical AI
• Ultra-low-latency and deterministic communications
• Experience contributing to standards or industry initiatives such as 3GPP, IEEE, IETF, or O-RAN Alliance

What You Will Work On

You will have the opportunity to research and prototype next-generation network systems that connect AI agents, sensors, robots, and physical environments, addressing challenges such as deterministic latency, real-time coordination, intelligent resource allocation, and network-aware AI/robotic control.

The role is particularly suited to researchers who want to bridge advanced networking research with real-world Physical AI and embodied intelligence applications.