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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded WiFi Technical Lead - **Company:** Ajax Systems - **Location:** Spain - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, C (Programming Language), UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Codecs, Protocol Stack, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Linux on Embedded Systems, Ethernet, Serial ATA, Filesystem Hierarchy Standards, Firmware, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, IEEE 802.11, Python (Programming Language), Network Protocols, Shell Script, Subsystems, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Toolchain, Wireshark, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Serial Peripheral Interface, High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), Git, Openwrt, RTSP, Wireless Technologies, Front End Software Development, Video Streaming, U-Boot, EMMC - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/embedded-wifi-technical-lead-ajax-systems-8986112 ## About the Role * deep knowledge of Embedded Linux (U-Boot, ARM toolchains, Kernel, RootFS, BusyBox) with 3+ years of hands-on development experience; * strong understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP) and video streaming protocols, primarily RTP/RTSP; * hands-on experience in diagnosing and debugging the TCP/IP protocol stack using tools such as tcpdump, Wireshark, iperf, netstat, etc.; * experience working with Device Tree and configuring udev; * proficiency in C, C++, and shell scripting, as well as development tools such as Git and Make; * basic knowledge of digital and analog interfaces, including I2C, SPI, UART/TTL, Ethernet, USB, HDMI, MIPI, SATA, and eMMC; * basic knowledge of RF technologies, antenna systems and their operating principles, as well as the purpose, architecture, and use of Front-End Modules (FEMs) in Wi-Fi devices; * knowledge of IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards; * hands-on experience with the Wi-Fi stack, including wpa_supplicant, hostapd, etc.; * experience configuring and debugging various Wi-Fi operating modes, including Station, Access Point, and Mesh; * experience with NetworkManager, Netplan, and systemd-networkd; * experience integrating Wi-Fi drivers, particularly for modules connected via SDIO and USB interfaces; * experience implementing communication and update mechanisms for module firmware, including DFU and OTA., * experience working with video streaming, codecs, and decoders (HEVC, H.264, H.265); * experience with OpenWrt and other networking-related projects; * experience using Buildroot in the development of hardware projects based on ARM platforms; * knowledge of and hands-on experience with Python; * understanding of the specifics of developing low-power devices; * ability to work with soldering equipment and electronic measurement tools; * experience developing PC-based utilities and support software for device debugging and testing. ## Description * analyze product and technical requirements for video streaming over Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies; * research solutions from Wi-Fi module and controller vendors, propose and develop architectural solutions for wireless network connectivity and video streaming; * select components for the Wi-Fi subsystem, bring up EVK/EVB boards, and test SDKs based on product technical requirements; * collaborate with hardware engineers on circuit design, antenna solutions, and related components; * develop and integrate hardware-dependent BSP modules for individual components of the network subsystem into the device software; * perform hardware bring-up and debugging of prototypes and final devices; * collaborate with the device Firmware team, define and align protocols and software interfaces for communication between system components, firmware updates, etc.; * diagnose and analyze issues within Wi-Fi subsystems and troubleshoot network stack protocols; * participate in debugging, optimization, and releases of the final device and firmware; * collaborate with the QA team and contribute to defining requirements and developing test cases. ## Related Videos - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Unleashing the Full Potential of the Arm Architecture – Write Once, Deploy Anywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/940-unleashing-the-full-potential-of-the-arm-architecture-write-once-deploy-anywhere) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries)