CareerPlan

Senior Systems Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States of AmericaFull-time$135k–$202k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Characterize, validate, and debug next-generation Wi-Fi products by analyzing digital communications and signal processing performance.

Role type

Senior IC systems engineer (wireless)

Builds

Wi-Fi chipsets and connectivity hardware

Domain

Wireless communications / Consumer electronics

Required skills

Digital communications, Digital signal processing, MATLAB, Python, OFDM/OFDMA, MIMO, Beamforming, Channel estimation, Equalization, Synchronization, Coding, Link adaptation, EVM analysis, PER analysis, Throughput analysis

Preferred skills

RF concepts, Embedded systems, Firmware debugging, FPGA/RTL, IEEE 802.11 PHY/MAC standards

Technologies

MATLAB, Python, Wi-Fi hardware, RF test equipment

Responsibilities

Characterize and analyze Wi-Fi PHY and system performance across operating conditions, Apply digital communications and DSP fundamentals to debug wireless issues, Develop MATLAB and Python scripts for simulation and test automation, Compare theoretical models against silicon measurements, Analyze firmware and hardware logs to identify root causes, Participate in lab characterization and system-level validation

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC