Communication System Algorithm Engineer
San Jose, CAPosted Nov 4, 2026
Overview
MediaTek is a global fabless semiconductor industry leader, providing solutions from the edge to the cloud and powering over 2 billion connected devices every year. Established in 1997, our leading-edge technologies keep the world connected and enhance everyday life. At the forefront of innovation, MediaTek drives advancements in transformative technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, Wi-Fi 8, and Embedded IoT. Our high-performance, power-efficient solutions form the foundation for a smarter, more connected world — enabling everything from smartphones, smart homes, and AI PCs to high-performance computing, automotive, embedded IoT systems, and AI data centers. As a trusted partner to the world's leading brands, we are committed to ensuring access to world-class technology for everyone. Our dedication to accelerating AI underscores our mission to enrich the future of humanity.
We are seeking a Communication System Algorithm Engineer to drive advanced transceiver architecture and algorithm development for wireless communication products. In this role, you will perform trade‑off analysis on various transceiver architectures, with a focus on digitally assisted transceivers for mass‑production chips. You will explore new research directions and emerging techniques to improve transceiver performance under cost and implementation constraints.
You will also collaborate with global teams and coordinate multi‑site operations, attending meetings across time zones (e.g., Taiwan and the UK).
Key Responsibilities
Perform trade‑off analysis on different transceiver architectures, emphasizing digitally assisted solutions for wireless communications.
Design and implement algorithms to enable digitally assisted transceiver architectures in high‑volume production chips.
Explore and evaluate new research directions and emerging techniques to improve transceiver performance within cost and complexity constraints.
Collaborate with cross‑functional and multi‑site teams; participate in meetings across time zones to ensure alignment on design and development activities.
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