5G/6G Experimental Infrastructure Engineer

i2CAT is a mission-oriented research center on advanced digital technologies that applies its knowledge to meet real industry and society challenges. i2CAT has a leading position in the research and development of digital advanced technologies within the European R&D ecosystem, specifically in the areas of: 5G/6G and Internet of Things, Virtual & Immersive Technologies, Distributed Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Blockchain.

In order to support its research and innovation activities, i2CAT has an experimental 5G/6G infrastructure distributed through the city of Barcelona, but also with points of presence in other parts of Catalonia. Such infrastructure is an heterogeneous platform that enables network, Edge,  Cloud and Next Generation Applications experimental activities; with a wide range of resources that need to be orchestrated and composed into isolated experimentation environments that fulfil the requirements of the different research projects and innovation activities that use them.

The Operations Area of i2CAT is seeking a Research Systems / Testbeds Engineer for its 5G/6G Experimental infrastructure to work on the design, deployment, automation and maintenance of i2CAT's infrastructure supporting the R + I + D activities.

As part of his/her regular work the candidate is expected to:

• Get a deep understanding of i2CAT's 5G/6G experimental infrastructure, providing and maintaining a roadmap for its evolution based on i2CAT's current and future needs
• Work with i2CAT's researchers to understand their requirements in terms of testbeds to support their research and innovation activities
• Design, deploy and operate the testbeds required by the different research projects and innovation activities with private companies, in collaboration with i2CAT's Digital Infrastructure Services area
• Establish and maintain procedures to document, monitor and optimize the use of i2CAT's experimental infrastructure, in conjunction with the Operations Director

The candidate will report directly to the Operations director and will have the capabilities to manage and lead particular technical aspects within i2CAT's experimental infrastructure design, deployment and maintenance to ensure its successful operation.

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
• You will have a flexible work schedule so that you can reconcile your personal life with the professional one.
• Intensive hours every Friday of the year and every day in July and August
• Fix + 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 one 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 transparency (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.

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