ENGINEER POSITION OFFERED_2024

IQUADRAT INFORMATICA S.L (IQU) is a technology company founded in 1997, with a focus on delivering System-Level evaluation tools for wireless networks. IQU R&D has been providing global solutions and services in the use of Internet and Telecommunications to companies and institutions that use information and communication technologies in commercial, marketing, management and business communication areas. IQU’s R&D has a focused business plan specifically intended on delivering a “new generation of tools for system level evaluation of wireless integrated communication systems towards the society digital transformation”. The R&D has extensive know-how in new concepts such as network/RAN virtualization, programmable networks, network slicing, cell-free, Artificial Intelligence and is also active in the fast-growing IoT paradigm with a plethora of vertical use cases. IQU´s R&D offers well established experimentation tools in 5G and IoT. IQU is active in many EU funded research projects related to 5G, 6G Smart Grid and IoT in collaboration with big European vendors and operators.
IQU´s R&D department is looking for one Researcher in the framework of H2020 and Horizon Europe projects. The work focuses on the analytical evaluation of the proposed solutions as well as proof of concepts in inhouse experimentation platforms. The successful applicant should have a PhD or Master degree in Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering or Computer Science.
Tasks
The selected candidate will:

Contribute software for cutting edge research projects related to 5G/6G Network and Service management, Zero Touch Networks, Data-Driven Communications using AI/ML and experimental validation.
Be in contact and work with cutting-edge technology, validated at our in-house experimental 5G platforms.
Work in challenging 5G/6G and IoT R&D projects and represent the company in project meetings and research initiatives.
Represent IQU in exhibitions like Mobile World Congress Forum, IoT Solutions World Congress, Smart Cities Expo etc.

Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
Position_1. Cloud or Software Engineer

Experience with Linux server operating systems
Familiar with cloud-native (Docker and container networking or Kubernetes) principles (and optionally K8s)
Preferred programming languages: Python
Preferred experience with Git, Terraform, and Ansible

Position_2. Network Engineer

A strong understanding of basic networking principles and networking protocols
Can configure hardware and network equipment like routers, switches (optionally: 5G base stations)
Preferred knowledge of 4G / 5G architecture

Preferred Qualifications:


Experience with Kubernetes orchestration


Hands-on experience with OpenStack and / or cloud deployment technologies


Experience with provisioning and managing Virtual Machines.


Hands on experience with monitoring tools like Grafana.


Expertise in application deployment using CI/CD pipelines
IQU seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and, encourages women to apply.


Benefits
A full-time long-term contract. The starting date is flexible from September 2024.
You will work in an open space office environment in the centre of Barcelona, which promotes creativity, innovation, and collaborative research among senior and early-stage researchers. You can also choose to work from home, but you may need to attend the office whenever is needed for meetings or for team work.
The rank and salary will be determined according to qualifications and work experience and will be varying between 25k and 42k.

Full CV, including a list of publications and name (email address, etc.) of three referees.
Cover letter stating the motivation and suitability of the candidate.

The application documents must be submitted in pdf format to the following email address rd_info(at)iquadrat.c om
Deadline for the applications 30 of July 2024