Lead Embedded Engineer with Wi-Fi experience (W2-Requirement)

Role: Lead Embedded Engineer with Wi-Fi experience (W2-Requirement)

Location: Remote

Duration: Long term

Job Description:

8+ years of software engineering experience delivering production embedded systems or gateway solutions.

Strong hands-on programming expertise in C/C++ and Python is required, along with deep practical knowledge of embedded Linux OS (OpenWrt, RDK-B), hostapd, mac80211, and network stack development.

Must possess deep expertise in 802.11 protocols (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), mesh networking, and RF debugging (Wireshark), paired with proven experience leading software development teams and managing CI/CD delivery pipelines.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead the software development lifecycle for Wi-Fi gateway platforms, writing production-grade code and integrating firmware components.

Develop and maintain embedded Linux networking software, customizing driver stacks (hostapd, mac80211) and router OS platforms (OpenWrt, RDK-B).

Drive software integration with Wi-Fi silicon vendors to enable advanced features like EasyMesh, band steering, and 802.11k/v/r roaming.

Implement network telemetry, packet analysis tools, and automated diagnostics directly into the firmware for real-time field troubleshooting.

Perform hands-on code reviews, debug complex wireless protocol issues, and optimize software for high-density network performance and memory constraints.

Mentor software engineering squads, manage technical execution during sprints, and build automated CI/CD testing pipelines for reliable releases.

Education: 

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.