Senior Staff Engineer
Core
Design, develop, and optimize WLAN L-MAC microcode and drive power optimization for next-generation wireless connectivity solutions.
Role type
Senior Staff Engineer (Embedded Systems/Wireless)
Builds
WLAN MAC microcode, firmware, and wireless connectivity solutions
Domain
Wireless communications, embedded systems, IEEE 802.11
Required skills
Assembly language, C programming, IEEE 802.11 standards, embedded systems, low-level programming, system validation, root-cause analysis, Python scripting, TCL scripting, silicon bring-up, performance profiling, GDB debugging, Wireshark analysis
Preferred skills
SystemC, verification flows, engineering best practices, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Assembly, C, Python, TCL, Wireshark, GDB, SystemC, IEEE 802.11
Responsibilities
Design and optimize WLAN L-MAC microcode using custom assembly language; Drive system-level power optimization initiatives; Perform pre-silicon verification of MAC-layer designs using scripting languages; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and verify interfaces; Support silicon bring-up, validation, and performance tuning; Debug and resolve complex issues across MAC, PHY, and chip-level subsystems; Mentor and coach team members to foster technical excellence
