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5G Algorithm Engineer

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Algorithm Engineer (5G/Location) Location: Remote USA Employees : Industry : Wireless services ... Familiarity with cellular networks, radios, drive testing, and propagation modeling. * Background ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for 5g testing in California is $25.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.90 and $28.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A 5G Testing job involves evaluating and validating the performance, reliability, and security of 5G networks, devices, and infrastructure. Test engineers conduct various tests, including functional, performance, interoperability, and compliance testing, using specialized tools and equipment. They work closely with network operators, equipment manufacturers, and software developers to ensure seamless connectivity and optimal user experience. The role requires knowledge of wireless technologies, networking protocols, and test automation.

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Daily responsibilities in a 5G Testing role often include preparing and executing test cases, analyzing network performance data, troubleshooting issues, and documenting results for various network scenarios. Professionals may collaborate closely with network engineers, software developers, and sometimes even vendors to ensure equipment and network nodes comply with 5G standards. Field tests, lab-based experiments, and simulations are also common, depending on the project needs. These tasks ensure the reliability, speed, and quality of 5G deployments in real-world environments.

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To succeed in 5G Testing, you need a solid background in telecommunications, network protocols, wireless technologies, and a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with common test tools such as spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers, drive test tools, and relevant certifications like ISTQB or CCNA are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective collaboration skills set candidates apart in this role. These skills are essential for accurately assessing and optimizing 5G networks to meet stringent performance and reliability standards.

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Infographic showing various 5G Testing job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, and 11% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $51,998 per year, or $25 per hour.

Hardware / Lab Technician

Cloud Destinations LLC

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$22.25 - $29.50/hr

Other

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

itle: Hardware / Lab Technician (standard 8am-5pm)

Location: Santa Clara, CA

Duration: 1 year

# of Roles: 1

Note: This is a W2 only role — C2C, C2H will not be considered

About the Role

We are now looking for an Engineering Lab Technician (Contract) in the Datacenter Systems & Board Design Team to support testing and debug of NVIDIA''s datacenter products. This role will collaborate with an innovative multidisciplinary world-class team of engineers to help build and develop our industry leading GPU accelerated computing products. This role will maintain and debug lab systems involving sophisticated system level hardware and software. System level performance testing is accomplished using industry leading Deep Learning/AI applications. In this role you will gain a deep understanding of datacenter products as we take on the challenge to solve complex technical issues, so there will be plenty of opportunity for learning new skills related to datacenter products and infrastructure. The primary responsibility is to support our engineering teams during development to ensure outstanding quality GPU server products may be released to the market and delight our customers so that AI scientists and datacenter operators can achieve their professional aspirations using NVIDIA technology. The role will work independently to complete daily tasks according to priorities, demonstrate a passion towards system level product quality, and should be comfortable in an engineering lab environment.

We are looking for someone who can support day to day operations while staying close to the hardware. The best fit is comfortable working with prototype systems, RF testing equipment, and hands-on operational work.

Technical Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in an engineering lab, data center, hardware validation lab, wireless testing lab, or similar technical environment.
  • Hands-on familiarity with enterprise server hardware, PC components, networking gear, power equipment, lab fixtures, and prototype hardware.
  • Experience assembling, configuring, troubleshooting, repairing, and deploying hardware systems.
  • Strong organization skills for inventory, asset tracking, ticketing, documentation, and hardware lifecycle management.
  • Understanding of lab safety, and safe handling of critical or pre-production hardware.
  • Bachelor''s degree or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with engineers, vendors, operations teams, and cross-functional partners.

Ways to stand out

  • Experience with Linux systems, BIOS or firmware updates, BMC/IPMI, networking, server bring-up, or hardware debug.
  • Familiarity with 5G testing or lab automation.
  • Experience supporting R&D teams working with silicon, boards, platforms, or pre-production systems is especially valuable.
  • Scripting / Agentic experience for inventory, reporting, dashboards, or lab operations is a plus.

HM Notes 8/21/26: This team is responsible for developing the software to create 5G and 6G wireless. Several lab locations in Santa Clara, main location is in Building K (K1). Lab occupies half of K1 floor. 16 racks of servers in K101 and they have smaller racks that test 5/6G equipment in K106. They also have open space area, which is kind of a staging area for the robotics equipment They want candidates with Keysight experience or any 5G testing equipment or related experience. Ideal candidate doesn’t need to operate the robotics equipment but support different teams (aerial team) to setup demo stage. They also need someone that can do racking and stacking at an L1.5-L2 level. This team, lab and role is mix of data center racking/stacking, Engineering lab testing, Wireless testing and HW Validation testing (in order of priority and importance)

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