Staff Engineer – Wi-Fi MAC Firmware & Datapath
Qualcomm IncorporatedMatch Score
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Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Lead architecture and development of Wi-Fi MAC firmware and datapath for 802.11ax/ac/n platforms focusing on performance, power optimization, and feature implementation.
Drive technical innovation including TX/RX datapath optimization, buffer management, DMA flows, and power-saving technologies like TWT and U-APSD.
Provide technical leadership through root-cause analysis, debugging MAC HW issues, establishing best practices, and mentoring engineering teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 4+ years software engineering experience, or Master's with 3+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.
10+ years of wireless networking and embedded firmware development experience (specific to Wi-Fi MAC firmware).
Strong expertise in Wi-Fi MAC protocols (including 802.11ax) and embedded systems with proficiency in C/C++ and firmware debugging.
Experience in power management techniques, wireless certification, coexistence technologies, and hardware/firmware co-design.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Technical leader with substantial experience driving architecture and feature development in wireless MAC firmware for Wi-Fi 6 platforms.
Expert in embedded real-time firmware development with strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
Experienced mentor capable of influencing cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality, timely wireless connectivity solutions.
