IoT R&D Engineer

The i2CAT Foundation is looking for an IoT R&D Engineer to join our IoT Reserach Area.  The selected person will join the IoT group in order to work in the design, implementation and development of IoT solutions and in the evaluation in real environments.

It is expected that the contracted person has a resolute attitude and the ability to make decisions at the level of development and research.

The contracted person will work in projects of the IoT field, both at a European and national level, focused on the majority of solutions for the positioning of mobile elements. In this sense, the work will apply to the following areas:

• Localization and positioning solutions in interiors and exteriors based on IoT technologies. Evaluation and implementation of systems based on the use of one or several technologies, such as UWB, inertial sensors or BLE, which allow them to increase their precision indoors and which is able to serve as assistance/support for the guidance of autonomous vehicles ( AGV's).
• Assessment and implementation of positioning/tracing solutions based on the hybridization of technologies that facilitate the interaction between vulnerable users (for example, to detect or warn of collision risks). It will work hard and provide new functionalities to solutions that are already developed by i2CAT.
• Implementation (software and hardware) of prototypes and demonstrators. These demonstrators will be developed and validated under realistic conditions applied to localization cases.
• Optimization of IoT communications in heterogeneous scenarios, considering satellite and terrestrial networks. Analysis of the communication protocols, architectures and additional mechanisms for each scenario and proposal of thousands or recommendations to maximize the efficiency, scalability and applicability of the solutions.
• Collaboration with other research centers and entities. In the course of the week, meetings will be held and it will collaborate with different research groups and entities for the development and integration of solutions.
  Preparation of documentation and project deliverables. As a result of the work carried out, the selected candidate will participate in the drafting of the documentation of the project.

The job title requires proficiency and demonstrated experience in the design and development of firmware and software for IoT devices. It is hoped that the contracted person will continue to be able to work autonomously in advanced efficient and optimized IoT solutions.

Who we are:

The i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission-driven R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications, and services. More than 15 years of international research define our expertise in the fields of 5G, IoT, VR, and Immersive Technologies, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, AI, and Digital Social Innovation. 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.

Want to know more? Visit our webpage! www.i2cat.net

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
• We have a flexible work schedule respecting your work-life balance
• Reduced working hours on Fridays and in July and August
• Fix + variable salary
• Optional benefits: Travel pass, restaurant vouchers, nursery services support, medical insurance
• Annual leave of 25 working days (the usual 22 + 3 additional ones)
• Discount for the UPC gym
• 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 operative system, Mac, Linux or Windows.
• You can develop your own and personal training programme with our support
• 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 ‘work-from-home’ policy for some time. You can work from home or from the office, whichever suits you best. We expect that you attend the office two days per week: one to stay connected with your team and another one to engage with other colleagues

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 transparency. 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 female candidates to apply.

I2CAT is an organization committed to creating an environment where we celebrate diversity, and where we provide the dedicated support that our employees need, regardless of their disability.

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The European Commission granted i2CAT with the “HR Excellence in Research” Award in 2018. This award recognizes the Institute’s commitment to develop a Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), aligning their practices and procedures with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers.