Software Engineer – Wireless Access Point Development

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Job Description:

Job Family Definition

Designs, develops, troubleshoots, and debugs software for product enhancements and new offerings. Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs, and modifies firmware, including embedded code and bootloaders (e.g., U‑Boot). The role requires knowledge of and exposure to hardware design and close collaboration with hardware teams. Typically programs in high‑level languages such as C, C++, Go, and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and deliver innovative software and features for next‑generation Wi‑Fi Access Points.
• Develop new software, resolve defects, adapt solutions for new hardware platforms, improve performance, and enhance software interfaces.
• Develop and bring up firmware for new 802.11 access point hardware, including platform enablement and early hardware bring‑up.
• Partner with data analytics and machine learning teams to enable intelligent and adaptive wireless networking capabilities.
• Work closely with customers, product managers, and cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and deliver new features.
• Proactively identify opportunities to create customer value through technical innovation and architectural improvements.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with management and development partners on software design status, project progress, and issue resolution.

Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent field.
• 4–6 years of relevant software development experience.
• 2 years of experience developing networking devices such as Wi‑Fi Access Points.
• 3 years of experience developing networking devices such as Wi‑Fi Access Points.

Knowledge and Skills

• Expertise in multiple software systems design tools and programming languages.
• Strong proficiency in C programming.
• Deep experience with Linux kernel development and networking protocols.
• Solid understanding of embedded systems, firmware development, and hardware/software interaction.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a persistent, creative, and solution‑oriented mindset.
• Experience with software systems testing methodologies, including test plan development, debugging, and test automation tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate product architectures, design proposals, and technical trade‑offs to technical and management audiences.

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