Staff Software Engineer

Overview

Staff Software Engineer role focused on designing and implementing Wi‑Fi and mesh networking software features, testing, and field issue debugging on CSP broadband platforms.

What you'll do

• Design and implement software features and unit tests related to Wi‑Fi based on PRPL.
• Develop and integrate mesh networking features on prplMesh/Easymesh (prplOS) and RDK‑B/OpenWRT-based platforms.
• Develop proof of concepts for new technologies.
• Research new Wi‑Fi technologies.
• Debug and resolve field issues including client connectivity, roaming, stability, and interoperability in collaboration with silicon vendors.

What you'll need

• Over 9 years of experience in embedded system software development.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Strong understanding of Wi‑Fi technologies including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be and 802.11 extensions (802.11k, v, r) and DFS.
• Extensive experience with Linux programs, including device drivers and applications.
• Extensive experience with WPA supplicant, Hostapd, and the Radius protocol.
• Extensive experience with IP networking and knowledge of TCP/IP.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent.

Nice to have

• In-depth understanding of the 802.11 protocol suite and WLAN technology.
• Experience on Qualcomm, Broadcom, MaxLinear platform(s).
• Experience with Wi‑Fi 6 and Wi‑Fi 7 including MLO / 802.11be features.
• Hands-on experience with prplMesh/Easymesh, IEEE 1905.1, and 802.11s mesh networking including Easymesh R5/R6 certification.
• Experience with RDK‑B, prplOS, and/or OpenWRT gateway software stacks.
• Familiarity with Yocto build systems and embedded Linux kernel/driver development.

Details

• Location: India with a flexible hybrid work model; work from Bangalore office for 20 days in a quarter.