Staff Engineer – Wi-Fi MAC Firmware & Datapath
Core
Lead the architecture, development, optimization, and productization of low-power Wi-Fi MAC firmware and Datapath for wireless connectivity products.
Role type
Staff Engineer, embedded firmware (Wi-Fi MAC)
Builds
Wi-Fi MAC firmware and datapath for 802.11ax/ac/n platforms
Domain
Wireless networking, embedded systems
Required skills
Wi-Fi MAC protocols and architecture, embedded systems, real-time firmware, C/C++, firmware debugging, performance optimization, power management, packet scheduling, buffer management, DMA flows, root-cause analysis, hardware/firmware co-design
Preferred skills
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Target Wake Time (TWT), Bluetooth/Wi-Fi coexistence, wireless certification, performance instrumentation
Technologies
C, C++, 802.11ax, 802.11ac, 802.11n, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, TWT, U-APSD, DCVS
Responsibilities
Define and drive Wi-Fi MAC firmware and datapath architecture, Design and implement Wi-Fi MAC features for 802.11ax/ac/n platforms, Develop and optimize TX/RX datapaths, packet scheduling, buffer management, and DMA flows, Drive power optimization initiatives including TWT, U-APSD, DCVS, and sleep-state management, Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of connectivity, throughput, latency, coexistence, and power issues, Establish debugging frameworks, performance instrumentation, and engineering best practices, Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
