Principal Engineer I - Wireless/WiFi Operations

Job#: 3031348

Job Description:
Principal Engineer I - Wireless/WiFi Operations

Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Engineer for Wireless/WiFi Operations. This role is a senior technical leadership position focused on strengthening hands-on technical execution. The ideal candidate will deploy solutions, mentor junior engineers, and serve as a technical approver, improving deployment quality and contributing to the long-term goal of fully virtualized controller environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical expert for junior engineers on Wi-Fi engineering (Wi-Fi 4-7).
• Apply knowledge across all OSI layers, including hands-on routing and switching.
• Investigate issues, document findings, and implement improvements for deployments.
• Work within large, complex environments such as carrier Wi-Fi or large enterprise deployments.
• Support scale through familiarity with automation strategies like Python and Ansible.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, approachable team environment.
• Proactively identify and address technical challenges to ensure process integrity.
• Lead technical execution while working within established processes.

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience in Wi-Fi engineering (Wi-Fi 4-7).
• Solid knowledge across all OSI layers with hands-on routing and switching experience.
• Experience in large, complex environments (carrier Wi-Fi, large enterprise, or multi-site deployments).
• Demonstrated ability to investigate issues, document findings, and improve deployments.
• Understanding of virtualized environments, particularly VM-based controllers and applications.
• Familiarity with automation strategies (Python, Ansible) to support scalability.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers in a technical leadership capacity.
• An execution-focused and proactive approach to technical leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.