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# Senior Software Engineer Wi-Fi Connectivity

- **Company:** Chateck Inc.
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Protocol Stack, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Linux on Embedded Systems, Interoperability, Linux-Powered Devices, Network Interface, Packet Analyzer, Regression Testing, Software Engineering, Wireless Access Point, Wireless Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Information Technology, Android Auto, Wireless Technologies
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8026e41c-b282-4e17-af88-310815bf6be0

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will bring extensive hands-on experience in Wi-Fi software development, production issue resolution, wireless connectivity debugging, and Wi-Fi certification. This role requires a technically strong individual contributor who can independently identify root causes, implement software fixes, and drive connectivity improvements across embedded platforms., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.

 * 10+ years of hands-on experience in Wi-Fi, wireless connectivity, or embedded connectivity software development.
 * Proven experience developing, launching, and supporting Wi-Fi-enabled products in production environments.
 * Strong experience troubleshooting and resolving post-launch Wi-Fi connectivity and performance issues.
 * Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification and/or Wi-Fi connectivity certification for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
 * Strong understanding of the Wi-Fi protocol stack, wireless networking fundamentals, and 802.11 standards.
 * Practical experience with Wi-Fi Direct, SoftAP, and related wireless connectivity technologies.
 * Strong programming skills in C/C++ within embedded Linux or Android environments.
 * Ability to independently analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective software fixes.
 * Strong debugging, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
 * Self-driven engineering professional capable of working independently and delivering solutions within tight timelines., * Experience with Wi-Fi software bring-up and integration on embedded platforms.
 * Familiarity with Wi-Fi chipset power management and wireless connectivity optimization.
 * Hands-on knowledge of Linux device drivers and kernel-level debugging.
 * Experience debugging wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity issues.
 * Familiarity with Linux networking, network interfaces, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth coexistence.
 * Experience working with automotive infotainment systems and device interoperability testing.
 * Exposure to wireless chipset integration, vendor collaboration, and connectivity certification processes.

Technical Skills

 * Programming: C, C++
 * Operating Systems: Embedded Linux, Android
 * Wireless Technologies: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, SoftAP, 802.11 standards
 * Connectivity: Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth coexistence
 * Debugging: Network traces, packet captures, OTA captures, system logs
 * Embedded Systems: Wi-Fi bring-up, Linux device drivers, chipset integration, power management
 * Validation: WFA certification, interoperability testing, regression testing

## Description

* Independently investigate, triage, debug, and resolve complex Wi-Fi connectivity, stability, and performance issues in embedded automotive systems.
 * Analyze system logs, network traces, packet captures, and over-the-air (OTA) captures to identify root causes across the Wi-Fi software stack.
 * Develop, implement, debug, and validate software fixes to improve wireless connectivity, reliability, and overall system performance.
 * Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity issues across embedded Linux and Android-based platforms.
 * Collaborate with internal engineering teams, chipset vendors, and external suppliers to resolve complex integration and interoperability issues.
 * Support Wi-Fi certification, compliance validation, and regression testing activities.
 * Investigate and resolve post-production and post-launch connectivity issues in Wi-Fi-enabled products.
 * Ensure reliable Wi-Fi connectivity across different devices, access points, and automotive infotainment environments.