The Tech Behind the Role

Next-generation communications and network systems will natively enable low latency for any interactive service, independent of bandwidth consumption, e.g., business virtual conferencing, cloud gaming, and immersive applications. Such a technical breakthrough for consistently low latency relies on the evolution of both network infrastructure and application design to alleviate network congestion and reduce queuing delay.

In addition, with the recent emergence of a variety of access networks, every end-user device is now able to access the Internet through various means, e.g., cellular networks, fixed networks, and satellite networks. These different access networks provide rich opportunities for applications to not only select one path but to intelligently utilize all path to deliver traffic, without sacrificing the experience in terms of latency, frame/packet loss, etc.

To fully exploit every path for application traffic delivery, the future networked devices should be re-engineered to allow for converged connectivity. The new focus on jointly optimizing for low-latency and high throughput will improve connectivity between points of presence and offer real-time network statistics to help applications to make the most appropriate choices. In effect, a smart application that interfaces with various access network technologies could improve traffic delivery in an effective and efficient manner.

About the Role

You will conduct research on next-generation communication and networking systems to support low-latency interactive applications such as virtual conferencing and cloud gaming. You will dive into hands-on experiments, developing proof-of-concept prototypes that optimize application and network interactions. Your work will contribute to re-engineering networks for converged connectivity, enabling intelligent traffic delivery over multiple paths over diverse access networks while ensuring minimal latency and packet loss.

Internship Details

This internship is remunerated.
The earliest possible start date is June.
The duration is 5 months.

Qualifications

You are/have:

• PhD Student in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Strong programming skills (C/C++, Python, Linux, Scripting).
• Good understanding of congestion control, multi-path traffic steering, IP networking.
• Eligible to work in Belgium.

It would be nice if you have:

• A strong publication record.
• Familiarity with 5G (RAN, CN, UPF), Wi-Fi, and different access networks.

Responsibilities

• You will research next-generation communication and networking systems aimed at revolutionizing low-latency interactive applications like virtual conferencing and cloud gaming.
• You will conduct hands-on experiment research for proof-of-concept prototyping.
• You have the possibility to join a project that might lead to a publication at a top academic venue.
• You will be integrated into a dynamic, international, and research-focused environment, where you will collaborate with various teams and support research initiatives.