Wi-Fi Software Engineer - EasyMesh

Intelliswift Software, Inc.
Los Altos, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Los Altos, United States of America

Tech stack

Java
IEEE 802.1X
JIRA
User Authentication
C++
Continuous Integration
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Device Drivers
IEEE 802.11
Interoperability
Python
Linux kernel
Network Diagnostics
Perforce
Subversion
TCP/IP
Wireshark
Wi-Fi Technology
IEEE 802.11ax
GIT

Job description

  • 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 RDKB EasyMesh working group, collaborating with industry stakeholders to commercialize RDKB 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 - 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

Requirements

Technical Skills

  • Deep expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards: 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), WFA specification (Easymesh)
  • Hands-on proficiency in Wi-Fi user-space tools and modules: wpa_supplicant, hostapd, iw, nl80211
  • Strong Linux kernel knowledge - Wi-Fi driver development, cfg80211/nl80211 architecture
  • Proficiency in C and C++; working knowledge of Python and Java
  • Experience in RDKB platform is preferable.
  • Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, 802.1X/EAP authentication, and network diagnostics tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
  • Experience with WFA certification tooling: sigma-dut, QuickTrack, testbed configuration, wireshark etc.
  • Proficiency with version control systems: git (primary), Perforce, SVN
  • Familiarity with project tracking tools: Jira, Buganizer

Education

  • Bachelor's or master's degree

Experience:

  • 7+ years specifically in the Wi-Fi domain
  • Demonstrated track record of WFA certification program participation - Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, or EasyMesh certification experience strongly preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active participation or membership in IEEE 802.11 working groups or Wi-Fi Alliance task groups
  • Experience with EasyMesh Multi-AP Specification (IEEE 1905.1) and hands-on Multi-AP Controller/Agent development
  • Prior experience delivering Wi-Fi solutions across STA or AP product lines

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