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# WI-FI Application Engineer

- **Company:** Mediatek Inc
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Bluetooth, Computer Networks, Linux, Embedded Software, Emulators, Ethernet, Hardware Interface Design, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Internet Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Protocols, PCI Express, Data Streaming, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Openwrt, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25197_706d42b4cc0087771edcc69ceef9633d

## About the Role

* Computer science or engineering related background
 * Willingness and ability to learn computer networking and Wi-Fi technology
 * Can-do mentality and solid issue-solving methodology; not afraid to take on challenges or face obstacles
 * Passionate and persistent to strive for exceeding customer expectations and ensure priority in satisfying our customers
 * Shows integrity and leadership with tasks in hand; relentlessly focuses on delivering results once committed

Preferred Requirements

 * Any of the following capabilities is a plus to us
 * Knowledge of embedded software for Linux, OpenWrt, prprlWrt, and RDK-B
 * Strong background in networking protocols including TCP, UDP, VLAN, and NAT
 * Experience with wired and wireless throughput testing including Chariot, ACE Channel Emulators, Veriwave, and Octoscope (Keysight, Anritsu)
 * Familiarity with Wi-Fi rate adaptation, Wi-Fi Direct, HostAPD, WPA Supplicant, and Wi-Fi Aware - a plus
 * Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as PCIe, RGMII, I2S, UART, and USB
 * Knowledge of security requirements: WPA2, 802.11i, 802.1X, VPN (IPsec, L2TP)
 * Wired technology experience: 802.3 Ethernet (100/1000/2500BASE-T), 802.3af PoE, DOCSIS 3.0, GPON - a plus
 * Experience working with US/EU broadband internet service providers
 * Effectively communicate customer requirements to R&D teams with multiple regions and international sites
 * Technical project management experience - a plus
 * Strong business communication capability both in written and verbal - a must

## Description

MediaTek USA is looking for applicants who have solid experience in application engineering with strong technical program management experience. The candidate will play a key technical support role in support for our Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth combo products in the CE market including TV, Smart Speakers, and Streaming Sticks. The applicant will be responsible for supporting MediaTek chipsets at the customer site with close collaboration with our internal R&D team to drive cross-functional teams for failure/root-cause analysis and implement corrective action measures across MediaTek. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and rapidly changing environment requiring efficient and timely decision making. Strong communication skills toward internal stakeholders and customers and the ability to lead and develop new processes and ideas. MediaTek has many successful CE products in the market and we keep looking for talents with solid systematic analysis and project-leading skills. Welcome to join and grow
with us.