Senior Software Engineer - Wi-Fi Connectivity | iTechstack | Palo Alto, CA

Position Summary

Driving advanced wireless connectivity software engineering, Wi-Fi protocol implementation, and embedded network stack optimization in Palo Alto, CA, iTechstack is actively seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer specializing in Wi-Fi Connectivity for a high-impact contract professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of wireless driver development, 802.11 protocol stacks, firmware integration, and high-performance networking subsystems. Bringing progressive professional experience in embedded systems and wireless connectivity, you will empower global technology enterprises to achieve uncompromised throughput, robust wireless reliability, and ultra-low latency across next-generation connected devices. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, flexible visa sponsorship support (any visa accepted including C2C and W2), and professional growth within a premier global technical recruitment and consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer – Wi-Fi Connectivity supporting iTechstack on a hybrid on-site basis in Palo Alto, CA (requiring 3 to 4 days on-site weekly; remote candidates not preferred), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of wireless connectivity firmware, kernel-level networking drivers, and RF performance tuning. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting 802.11 protocol stacks, implementing Wi-Fi MAC/PHY layers, debugging complex wireless packet flows utilizing Wireshark and hardware analyzers, collaborating with hardware and systems engineering squads, and interacting directly with senior technical recruiters like Anusha Amere.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, test, and optimize advanced wireless connectivity software, Wi-Fi protocol stacks, and device drivers.
• Implement 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) MAC layer protocols, security frameworks (WPA3), and power management algorithms.
• Conduct rigorous firmware integration, hardware bring-up, radio frequency (RF) calibration, and performance benchmarking.
• Troubleshoot complex wireless network bottlenecks, packet drops, roaming latency, and multi-client coexistence issues utilizing packet analyzers.
• Collaborate seamlessly with hardware design, RF engineering, firmware development, and quality assurance squads during product lifecycles.
• Ensure strict adherence to IEEE standards, Wi-Fi Alliance certification requirements, and high-availability operational SLAs.
• Author clean, maintainable, and highly efficient C/C++ code for resource-constrained embedded operating systems and Linux kernels.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, architectural specifications, driver test suites, and firmware release runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands‑on software development experience specializing in wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi systems.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in 802.11 protocol standards, wireless networking stacks, and embedded C/C++ programming.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Linux kernel development, driver architecture, and network stack debugging.
• Deep practical experience utilizing wireless sniffers, packet analyzers, signal generators, and hardware debugging tools (JTAG, Oscilloscopes).
• Solid practical grasp of TCP/IP networking protocols, QoS mechanisms, and wireless security standards (WPA2/WPA3).
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, firmware debugging capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work authorization (any visa accepted including C2C and W2) and physical availability for hybrid on-site operations in Palo Alto, CA (3-4 days/week).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional technical certifications in wireless engineering or embedded systems development.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier semiconductor companies, Wi‑Fi chipset vendors, or multinational consumer electronics enterprises.
• Hands‑on familiarity with Python scripting for automated test harness creation and regression testing.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for sprint task coordination.
• Active participation in IEEE 802.11 working groups, open‑source wireless communities, or embedded Linux forums.

Application Information

• Recruiter: iTechstack Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Anusha Amere (Senior Technical Recruiter)
• Email: View email address on click.appcast.io
• Phone:
• Company Website:
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Contract Package (C2C & W2 Accepted)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Immediate Palo Alto Wi‑Fi Connectivity Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 2 Weeks Preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract Engagement / Hybrid On-Site (Palo Alto, CA - 3/4 Days a Week)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Senior Software Engineer position through iTechstack, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your 802.11 protocol expertise, embedded C/C++ driver development tenure, and confirms your availability for hybrid on-site work in Palo Alto, CA.