Research Engineer - Smart Networks

The Software Networks team is dedicated to the research, development and innovation on Software Defined Networks (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), and Cloud and 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 ICT sector.

The group holds expertise in development of network service orchestrators and end-to-end network slicing for enabling dynamic and rapid service provisioning (including complete network service lifecycle) over cross-domain SDN/NFV based multi-tenant 5G networks. Last but not least, the groups has a strong track record on the development and prototyping of new Internet architectures, with a special focus on RINA (the Recursive InterNetwork Architecture).

Our Software Networks department is seeking a RESEARCH ENGINEER for R&D projects in the ICT sector to work on the design, planning and execution of R + I + D activities. In particular, the researcher will work within the SN group, on the topic of NFV MANO over multiple heterogeneous virtualized infrastructures, using RINA as a network virtualization solution to provide connectivity to distributed virtual network functions. This work is carried out under the framework of a nation project called, OPEN-VERSO (Open, Virtualized demonstrators for Smart Networks).

The candidate will report directly to the area director and will have the capabilities to manage and lead particular technical aspects within European projects to ensure their successful fulfilment.

Who we are:

i2CAT Foundation is a non-profit research and innovation center that promotes mission oriented R&D activities on advanced Internet architectures, applications and services. The center stands for a new open innovation framework, fostering the collaboration between companies, public administration, the academic environment and end-users.

i2CAT’s activities span the areas of Research, playing a key role in the EU Framework Program for Research and Innovation; Strategic Projects, leading local initiatives that strengthen the digital policies of public administration, and Technology Transfer, fostering R&D collaboration with companies to develop innovative market-oriented solutions.

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 What do we offer:

• You will be part of a multicultural team. We have a fun loving and friendly international work environment.
• Be in contact and work with cutting-edge technology
• Work in challenging R&D projects
• Fix + variable salary
• Option of flexible retribution (restaurant card, transport card, medical insurance, kindergarten)
• Flexible working schedule - We know you have a life outside of work and we will work with you to make sure it's kept that way
• Fridays afternoon off
• Intensive work schedule in July & August
• Option of home-office
• Open space office in Barcelona.
• Free fruit every week
• Discounted Gym-access
• 25 vacation days per year
• Casual dress code
• Let us know which trainings you need
• You will have the opportunity to attend tech conferences and events.

The i2CAT Foundation seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and, therefore explicitly, encourages women to apply.

The i2CAT Foundation seeks to increase the number of persons with disabilities among its workforce, and therefore explicitly encourages this collective to apply.