# US - 5G Location Algorithms Engineer

**ZaiNar** — United States

- **Location:** United States

## Responsibilities

ZaiNar is seeking brilliant, innovative minds to advance the core algorithms behind our industry-leading positioning platform. As a **Principal 5G Location Algorithms Engineer** , you will design, implement, and optimize advanced signal processing and location estimation algorithms to determine the real-time position of devices in the physical world. You will play a foundational role in shaping ZaiNar’s IP portfolio and future product capabilities, while working closely with cross-functional teams to test, refine, and scale your innovations.

  


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  * Define and implement algorithms to extract precise fine-timing and spatial information from noisy 5G signals.

  * Identify, document, and prototype improvements to current location estimation techniques and adapt them to new industry standards.

  * Contribute novel techniques to ZaiNar’s growing patent and intellectual property portfolio.

  * Prototype and test signal processing algorithms in MATLAB and Python.

  * Collaborate with software developers to facilitate the implementation and integration of signal processing algorithms.

## Requirements

MUST HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

  * PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Mathematics, or equivalent research experience, with a focus on radiolocation or radionavigation.

  * Familiarity with OFDM and Zadoff-Chu sequences.

  * Experience with parameter estimation on radio signals.

  * Solid understanding of time-based location techniques.

  * Demonstrated programming experience in MATLAB and Python.

  * Team-oriented mindset with a respectful, collaborative approach suited to a fast-paced startup environment.




  


SHOULD HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

  * Proficiency with Linux command-line tools and a Linux-based development environment.

  * Familiarity with the radio physical layer.




  


NICE TO HAVE ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS

  * Demonstrated programming experience in C.

  * Experience with cellular networks and radios.

  * Experience with cellular network planning, drive testing, and propagation models.

  * Experience in signals intelligence (SIGINT), electronic warfare, GPS/GNSS, or radar systems.

  * Familiarity with the Erlang programming language.

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