Senior Staff Engineer

Overview

Lead the development and optimization of next-generation WLAN MAC solutions, combining hands-on technical expertise with architecture, debugging, validation, performance optimization, mentoring, and stakeholder management.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, maintain, and optimize WLAN L-MAC microcode using custom assembly language for IEEE 802.11 standards.
• Drive system-level power optimization initiatives to ensure compliance with WLAN protocol and performance specifications.
• Perform pre-silicon verification of MAC-layer designs using scripting languages such as TCL and Python in simulation environments.
• Collaborate with PHY Systems, Firmware, and Hardware Design teams to define, document, and verify interfaces with the L-MAC layer.
• Support silicon bring-up, validation, and performance tuning for packet processing latency and power-saving targets.
• Debug and resolve complex customer and product issues across WLAN MAC, PHY, and chip-level subsystems through root-cause analysis and resolution.
• Identify design, process, and workflow gaps and drive improvements in architecture, methodologies, and engineering practices while ensuring adherence to established design flows.
• Propose and implement design enhancements to improve performance, quality, scalability, and product reliability.
• Mentor, coach, and train team members, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, design collateral, training materials, and internal and external technical content.
• Work with stakeholders and global engineering teams to support project execution and product delivery.
• Contribute to improvements in MAC architecture, system performance, verification methodologies, and the product development lifecycle.

What you'll need

• 10+ years of industry experience with a Master’s degree, or 12+ years with a Bachelor’s degree, in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong expertise in Wireless Communication Systems, Embedded Systems, and low-level software or firmware development.
• Hands-on experience in Assembly Language and C programming for real-time and performance-critical wireless applications.
• Deep understanding of IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) standards, protocols, MAC architecture, and feature implementation.
• Strong experience in Wi-Fi protocol analysis, debugging, and performance optimization using tools such as Wireshark and other industry-standard diagnostic tools.
• Expertise in silicon bring-up, system validation, and root-cause analysis within complex embedded wireless systems.
• Advanced debugging and troubleshooting skills, including GDB, crash dump analysis, stack trace investigation, and performance profiling tools.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues across MAC, PHY, firmware, and SoC or chip subsystems.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python and Tcl.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, verification flows, and engineering best practices.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives, drive innovation, and influence architecture and design decisions.
• Experience working effectively within global, cross-functional, and matrixed engineering organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities with a passion for developing engineering talent and fostering technical excellence.
• Self-driven problem-solving ability, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-focused environment.

Nice to have

• Exposure to SystemC is a strong advantage.

Details

• Location: Bangalore BTP.