Wi-Fi Performance & Simulation Manager

Our client is looking for a senior manager to build and run a team to solve complex problems of Wi‑Fi performance in the real world. You will be responsible for driving our clients products to the highest possible performance, building systems that dynamically retune Wi‑Fi settings as the environment changes, and creating tools that accurately project the best way to deploy 802.11ac Wi‑Fi networks in any situation. You will hire and train a team of software developers in Sunnyvale, CA and Portland, OR. Acting as a hands‑on software development manager, you will spend about half your time leading your team, and the other half innovating solutions and writing code in C/C++. Your team will analyze real‑world deployments to understand what is working well and what isn’t, while coming up with innovative ways to capture information that can be used as real‑world input for your simulator. Your team will make a simulator that acts as the back‑end engine for deployment planning tools while also providing a way to conduct regular automated testing of Wi‑Fi devices for high performance and reliability. Last but not least, you will play a critical role in ensuring that new products achieve the maximum performance possible from their components. Qualifications 10+ years experience in network software product development 5+ years experience as an engineering manager or lead engineer Deep understanding of 802.11ac and 802.11n Wi‑Fi protocols C/C++ for real‑time, embedded systems Software performance improvement for networking device expertise Excellent written and oral communication skills Additional Information Experience developing, extending, and using simulators Knowledge of BRCM and QCA architectures and chipsets Understanding of TCP/IP and IPv6 OS Experience, especially Linux kernel and driver programming Knowledge of Bluetooth/BLE and iBeacon Background using Agile, Scrum, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Integration Education: BS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines #J-18808-Ljbffr Axius Inc