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# Wi-Fi Architect

- **Company:** MSI -
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Network Congestion, Linux, Log Analysis, Packet Analyzer, Regression Testing, Roaming, Tcpdump, Strategies of Testing, Wireshark, Wi-Fi Technology, Network Routers, IEEE 802.11ax, Bug Reporting, Low Latency, Laptops
- **Published:** July 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4f420fb9ead3f5b1

## About the Role

* Strong understanding of Wi-Fi fundamentals.
 * Hands-on testing experience with broadband gateways, routers, mesh systems, or extenders.
 * Hands-on experience with Linux-based embedded systems.
 * Familiarity with network and Wi-Fi testing tools.
 * Proficiency with Wi-Fi Standards and Frequencies: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz.
 * Experience with Wi-Fi Features: SSID creation and management, WPA2, WPA3, WPS, Band steering, Client steering, Mesh behavior, Roaming, Handoff, Multi-AP scenarios.
 * Testing Methodologies: Throughput testing, Latency testing, Packet loss testing, Soak testing, Stress testing.
 * Tools: iPerf, Wireshark, tcpdump, Wi-Fi analyzer tools.
 * Device Experience: Broadband gateways, Routers, Mesh systems, Wi-Fi extenders.

## Description

Perform exploratory testing of Wi-Fi features across Customer Premises Equipment (CPE) devices, including gateways, routers, and extenders. This role focuses on validating Wi-Fi functionality, performance, stability, and real-world usage scenarios. The successful candidate will investigate edge cases and intermittent issues, analyze logs and packet captures, document high-quality defects, and collaborate closely with development, architecture, and product teams., * Perform exploratory testing of Wi-Fi features across CPE devices (gateways, routers, extenders).

 * Validate SSID creation and management, security modes (WPA2, WPA3, WPS), band steering, client steering, and mesh behavior.
 * Ensure correct functioning of roaming, handoff, and multi-AP scenarios.
 * Test multiple client types, including mobile devices, laptops, IoT devices, and smart TVs, in dense client environments.
 * Identify and troubleshoot issues related to interference, channel congestion, and environmental variations.
 * Investigate edge cases, race conditions, and intermittent problems through investigative testing.
 * Validate throughput, latency, and packet loss performance.
 * Conduct long-duration soak testing and stress testing.
 * Share exploratory findings and insights with developers, architects, and product teams.
 * Reproduce complex customer-reported issues and suggest test ideas based on system design.
 * Execute limited scripted and regression testing, with a primary emphasis on unscripted exploratory testing.
 * Log high-quality defects with detailed observations, logs, and reproduction steps.
 * Analyze logs, packet captures, and system traces for effective issue triage.


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