Sr. Wi-Fi Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Drive the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap.
• Debug and optimize kernel-level system performance.
• Collaborate with RF and electrical engineers to improve software and hardware testing procedures.
• Improve Wi-Fi mesh performance.
• Create tools for more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within continuous integration and release systems.
• Mentor software engineers and help build a strong work culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or another STEM discipline plus 5+ years of professional software development experience, or 7+ years of professional software development experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 3 years of development experience in C or C++.
• Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and networking protocols such as UDP and TCP/IP.
• Experience developing embedded software for networking equipment.
• Strong knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics.
• Experience testing Wi-Fi for performance or stability.
• Knowledge of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment, and continuous monitoring.
• Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, and network stack internals.
• Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers.
• Experience with Golang, Python, and hostAP is preferred.
• Experience driving cross-team projects and understanding security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment are preferred.
• Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Must satisfy applicable ITAR eligibility or authorization requirements.

Benefits

• Base salary is supplemented by potential stock, stock options, long-term cash awards, discretionary bonuses, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage is provided.
• Includes a 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and paid parental leave.
• Employees may accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and receive 10 or more paid holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave and other discounts and perks are available.