Wi-Fi Architect
- Location
- Sunnyvale, California, United States
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
• Role & Company / Project Overview We are looking for an experienced Wi-Fi Architect with strong expertise in Wi-Fi technologies, RDK-B, EasyMesh development, Wi-Fi Alliance certification, and Linux-based wireless networking. This is a contractual engagement. • Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties - Lead end-to-end EasyMesh development within the RDK-B framework, covering architecture, implementation, interoperability, and operator deployment. - Represent the organization as an active member of the RDK-B EasyMesh Working Group, collaborating with industry stakeholders to commercialize RDK-B EasyMesh solutions. - Drive WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance) EasyMesh certification programs, owning test planning, execution, and resolution of certification failures. - Lead interoperability efforts with third-party EasyMesh controllers (e.g., Airties) and validate against operator-specific deployment requirements. - Manage operator adoption processes by engaging directly with cable and broadband operators on feature requirements, field issues, and roadmap alignment. - Define and enforce engineering best practices, code quality standards, and CI/CD processes across the team. • Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience - 12+ years of relevant experience. - Wi-Fi Standards: Deep expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards, including 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), and WFA EasyMesh specifications. - Wi-Fi User-Space Tools & Modules: Hands-on proficiency in wpa_supplicant, hostapd, iw, and nl80211. - Linux Kernel & Wireless Drivers: Strong Linux kernel knowledge, Wi-Fi driver development, and cfg80211/nl80211 architecture. - Programming Languages: Proficiency in C and C++; working knowledge of Python and Java. - Platform Experience: Experience with the RDK-B platform is preferable. - Networking Fundamentals: Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, 802.1X/EAP authentication, and network diagnostics tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump. - WFA Certification & Testing: Experience with WFA certification tooling, including sigma-dut, QuickTrack, testbed configuration, Wireshark, etc. - Version Control Systems: Proficiency with Git (primary), Perforce, and SVN. - Project Tracking Tools: Familiarity with Jira and Buganizer. - Visa Status: Any visa (genuine candidates only). • Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details - Location: Sunnyvale, California, United States. - Job Type: Contract / C2C. • Compensation & Benefits - Not specified. • Application Instructions - Interested candidates should submit their updated resume along with contact details to the listed email address.