Wi-Fi Architect

Job-ID33218318Reference26-01968Roles & Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end EasyMesh development within the RDK-B framework, covering architecture, implementation, interoperability, and operator deploymentRepresent the organization as an active member of the RDKB EasyMesh working group, collaborating with industry stakeholders to commercialize RDKB EasyMesh solutionsDrive WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance) EasyMesh certification programs — owning test planning, execution, and resolution of certification failuresLead interoperability efforts with third-party EasyMesh controllers (e.g., Airties) and validate against operator-specific deployment requirementsManage operator adoption processes — engaging directly with cable and broadband operators on feature requirements, field issues, and roadmap alignmentDefine and enforce engineering best practices, code quality standards, and CI/CD processes across the teamRequired Skills:Deep expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards: 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), WFA specification (Easymesh)Hands-on proficiency in Wi-Fi user-space tools and modules: wpa_supplicant, hostapd, iw, nl80211Strong Linux kernel knowledge — Wi-Fi driver development, cfg80211/nl80211 architectureProficiency in C and C++; working knowledge of Python and JavaExperience in RDKB platform is preferable.Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, 802.1X/EAP authentication, and network diagnostics tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)Experience with WFA certification tooling: sigma-dut, QuickTrack, testbed configuration, wireshark etc.Proficiency with version control systems: git (primary), Perforce, SVNFamiliarity with project tracking tools: Jira, Buganizer