Staff Wireless Software Engineer
Core
Technical leader driving architecture and implementation of wireless protocol stacks, transport abstraction layers, and real-time communication systems for mission-critical devices used by public-safety professionals.
Role type
Staff Wireless Software Engineer (Hands-on IC with architectural influence)
Builds
Mission-critical communications systems, firmware, toolchains, and wireless roadmaps for public-safety devices
Domain
Public Safety / Wireless Communications / Embedded Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Wireless software development, C/C++ in embedded systems, Wireless protocols (LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, sidelink, mesh), Modem vendor integration, Real-time systems, Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, QUIC, QoS), RF performance constraints, Packet-level debugging
Preferred skills
Mission-critical communications (LMR, MCPTT), 3GPP standards (Rel 16+), 5G sidelink (PC5), Mesh/MANET routing, Secure communications (AES, TLS, PKI, FIPS), Android/Linux platforms, Satellite backhaul
Technologies
LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Qualcomm SDKs, MediaTek, TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, QUIC, AES, TLS, PKI, FIPS, Android, Linux
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of wireless communication stacks, Architect low-latency PTT and real-time voice transport systems, Develop transport abstraction layers across multiple radios, Optimize performance (latency, jitter, packet loss, handover), Collaborate with RF, hardware, and firmware teams, Drive modem integration and carrier certification, Implement QoS and congestion control, Define metrics for wireless performance at scale, Mentor engineers and set technical direction
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with broad architectural influence
