The Software Networks team is dedicated to the research, development and innovation on Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Cloud/Edge technologies, in order to add value and to offer new tools and technologies to promote the adoption of new business models and the development of the ICT sector. The group holds expertise in the development of 5G platforms focused on Network Slice Management and Network Service Orchestration (Cloud to Edge) for enabling dynamic and rapid service provisioning over cross-domain multi-tenant SDN/NFV based ICT infrastructures. Our team is a relevant player in the European research ecosystem and participates as partners or subcontractors in other R&D projects.
Our department also offers professional services to relevant industry. Recently, the department has been granted several new European projects funded under H2020/Horizon Europe and National programs. With this new development, the Software Networks department is seeking a Senior Smart Network & Services researcher for R&D projects in the ICT sector to work on the design, planning and execution of R + I + D activities. As part of their regular work, the researcher is expected to:
Represent i2CAT at EU and national project meetings.Participate in technological developments in this area.Define technological requirements of the projects to be developed.Build proofs of concept (prototypes) based on disruptive ideas and technologies.Participate in the drafting of technical documentation associated with the projects.Generate patent ideas and results that lead to scientific publications.Who we are: The center partners with companies, public administration, academia, and end-users to leverage this knowledge in order to meet real social and business challenges. The greatest value of i2CAT is the talent of the people who make up our human team. We enjoy a team of people from more than 13 different nationalities and work every day to create and foster a work environment where we all feel comfortable creating, innovating and growing.
What do we offer?Work from our offices or from home, whichever works best for you. We ask for two days in person at the office to coordinate with the rest of the team.This is a full-time vacancy.You will have a flexible work schedule so that you can reconcile your personal life with your professional one.Intensive hours every Friday of the year and every day in July and August.Fixed + variable salary.Possibility of receiving part of your remuneration in kind (restaurant, transport, nursery or medical insurance).25 working days of annual leave (the common 22 + 3 additional ones).You can access the UPC gym at a reduced price.We have fruit in the office to promote a healthy lifestyle.If you are interested, you can participate in events of your sector.You will work with a laptop. You can choose your work environment, Mac, Linux or Windows.You can ask us for training of your interest.We will work so that you have a career plan to promote your growth and development.Where will you do it? At i2CAT, we already have an established telework policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We ask that you attend the office two days per week, one to stay connected with the team and the other to establish relations. If you decide to come to the office, we are located in Zona Universitària, next to the Campus Nord of the UPC, within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment. It is a very well-connected area (metro, tram, bus) with bars and restaurants around. Our offices are designed with an open-office concept where everything is light and transparent (we do not have opaque rooms). We have a variety of workspaces so that you don't have to be at the same table all day.
I2CAT is an organization committed to equal opportunities. That is why we seek to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented, and therefore explicitly encourage the female collective to apply. I2CAT is an organization committed to diversity and we seek to increase the number of people with disabilities in our team. If what you have read sounds good to you... let's have a coffee and we will tell you more! In case you liked it but it is not your job offer, you may know someone else who fits perfectly and whom you would like to recommend!
Minimum Requirements:PhD in Telecommunications Engineering or Computer Science (or related discipline).Sound knowledge and understanding of networking technologies (i.e., TCP/IP, G/MPLS, switching, routing, etc.), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Cloud Computing, Multi-access Edge Computing and Cloud-native systems.Sound knowledge and understanding of 5G networks (NSA & SA) and relevant 3GPP releases.Analytical mindset able to propose solutions to new and known problems.
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