Summary
EDGE Group is an advanced technology group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates. The Principal Algorithm Developer will design, simulate, validate and optimize waveform algorithms for single- and multi-carrier wireless communication systems, and test them across channel models. The role also involves preparing algorithms for real-time FPGA or DSP implementation and collaborating on modem integration and design reviews. Applicants should have 12+ years of wireless modem algorithm development experience, a relevant master’s degree, and hands-on experience with waveform optimization and communication standards.
The posting
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About EDGE Group
At EDGE bold ideas are engineered into technologies that protect, improve and save lives.
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, EDGE is a leading advanced technology group working at the forefront of defence and emerging technologies. Spanning more than 35 specialised companies and multiple centres of excellence, we are purpose-built to move fast. Free from heavy legacy processes, we give our people the autonomy, accountability, and agility to bring breakthrough technologies from concept to reality.
Based in Abu Dhabi, a globally connected hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, EDGE is home to a truly multicultural community where bold ideas thrive, and the future is shaped.
Together, we are shaping the future.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, simulate and validate waveform algorithms (modulation/demodulation, error correction, equalization, synchronization, frequency offset correction) for single- and multi-carrier systems
- Research advanced signal processing techniques for efficiency, robustness and error resilience
- Test performance across channel models (fading, noise, interference) using MATLAB, Simulink or Python
- Optimize algorithms for real-time hardware implementation (FPGA/DSP)
- Collaborate cross-functionally on modem integration, design reviews and stakeholder reporting
Education and Minimum Qualification
- 12+ years developing algorithms for wireless communication modems (e.g., 5G, WiFi, WiMax)
- Hands-on waveform optimization experience with strong grasp of comms standards/protocols
- Master's in EE, Telecom, CS or related (PhD a plus)
Key Skills
- Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink, C++/Python, with FPGA/ASIC hardware implementation exposure
- Strong grounding in channel modeling and performance metrics (BER, SNR, throughput)