Research Scientist - Multimodal Sensing and Algorithms (m/w/d)

Job Description

Join Intel and build a better tomorrow. Intel is in the midst of an exciting transformation, with a vision to create and extend computing technology to connect and enrich the lives of every person on Earth. So join us and help us create the next generation of technologies that will shape the future for decades to come.

Intel Labs is an industry-leading research organization, responsible for driving Intel's technology pipeline, product innovations, and creating new opportunities. The mission of Intel Labs is to deliver breakthrough technologies to fuel Intel's growth. This includes identifying and exploring compelling new technologies and high-risk opportunities ahead of business unit investment and demonstrating first-to-market technologies and innovative new usages for computing technology. Intel Labs engages leading thinkers in academia and industry in addition to partnering closely with Intel business units.

Join a team of researchers as an individual contributor to design, develop, execute and implement scientific research projects to fuel Intel's growth in the areas of wireless and multimodal sensing.

Develop systems, technologies and algorithms for multimodal sensing using wireless communications technologies (such as Wi-Fi, radar, etc.) and vision. Demonstrate new usages and applications such as activity recognition, gesture recognition etc. that can leverage multiple sensors such as cameras, Wi-Fi, etc. Develop concepts, PoCs and technologies typically 2+ years prior to landing on a product roadmap. Plan and execute laboratory research. Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the art principles and theories and contribute to scientific literature and conferences. May participate in development of intellectual property. May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts with universities. Typically holds a PhD.

What We Offer

• We give you opportunities to transform technology and create a better future, by delivering products that touch the lives of every person on earth.
• As a global leader in innovation and new technology, we foster a collaborative, supportive, and exciting environment where the brightest minds in the world come together to achieve exceptional results.
• We offer a competitive salary and financial benefits such as bonuses, life and disability insurance, opportunities to buy Intel stock at a discounted rate, and Intel stock awards (eligibility at the discretion of Intel Corporation).
• We provide benefits that promote a healthy, enjoyable life: excellent medical plans, wellness programs, and amenities, time off, recreational activities, discounts on various products and services, and much more creative perks that make Intel a Great Place to Work.
• We're constantly working on making a more connected and intelligent future, and we need your help. Change tomorrow. Start today.

Qualifications

Experiences listed may be obtained through academic coursework or projects, prior internships, or comparable industry roles.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related field
• Experience developing multimodal fusion and sensing systems utilizing some combination of modalities such as vision, wireless, language, audio, inertial sensors, etc.
• Experience developing systems for sensing and context awareness, machine learning, deep learning, transfer learning
• Basic familiarity with wireless systems such as Wi-Fi and radar systems
• Experience with python and AI/ML frameworks such as pytorch, tensorflow, etc.
• Proper handling of research data including but not limited to documentation, software code, and software tools according to data management policies of the project
• Excellent documentation, verbal communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with consortiums and research organizations
• Problem solving skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Adaptability to changing business and organizational priorities
• Have written research publications in top-tier venues

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with EU Horizon research projects
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art research in teacher-student networks, supervised/unsupervised/semi-supervised training
• Familiarity with state-of-the-art multimodal models such as CLIP, LLaVA, GPT-4o, etc.
• Familiarity with 5G networks and joint communication and sensing is a plus
• Experience with simulation tools and methods to demonstrate technical concepts that are not yet standardized or available in hardware or software
• Familiar with C/C++, Matlab

Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Job Type

Intel Contract Employee

Shift

Shift 1 (Germany)

Primary Location

Virtual Germany

Business Group

Intel Labs is the company's world-class, industry leading research organization, responsible for driving Intel's technology pipeline and creating new opportunities. The mission of Intel Labs is to deliver breakthrough technologies to fuel Intel's growth. This includes identifying and exploring compelling new technologies and high risk opportunities ahead of business unit investment and demonstrating first-to-market technologies and innovative new usages for computing technology. Intel Labs engages the leading thinkers in academia and industry in addition to partnering closely with Intel business units.

Work Model for this Role

This role is available as a fully home-based and generally would require you to attend Intel sites only occasionally based on business need. However, you must live and work from the country specified in the job posting, in which Intel has a legal presence. Due to legal regulations, remote work from any other country is unfortunately not permitted. Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.