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# Remote Wifi Software Developer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Palo Alto, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Android Software Development, Application Layers, Protocol Stack, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Device Drivers, Hypervisor, Linux Kernel, Wi-Fi Technology, Layered Systems, Backend, Low Latency, Front End Software Development, Automotive Software
- **Published:** June 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E1408FD81D73484797B30A432A4870BD/job/

## About the Role

Expert-level proficiency in C/C++ programming for embedded systems and kernel-level driver development.

Demonstrated expert-level understanding of WiFi standards (e.g., 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and their practical implementation.

Extensive experience with the Linux kernel, device drivers, and network stack development.

Extensive experience with the Android WiFi networking stack, including HALs, services, and components like wpa_supplicant and hostapd.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with a proactive, self-starter approach, strong initiative, and a results-oriented mindset to engineering challenges. Solid theoretical understanding and practical experience with hypervisor.

Proven hands-on experience with embedded WiFi hardware bringup and low-level driver development for high-performance embedded or automotive applications, preferably in virtualized environment.

## Description

* Drive the end-to-end bringup, integration, and validation of WiFi functionality on advanced

embedded WiFi hardware, ensuring optimal performance and stability from the ground up.

 * Architect, develop, and port complex WiFi drivers to operate efficiently and robustly, specifically

tailored for a virtualized Android environment.

 * Strategically optimize WiFi performance, throughput, latency, power efficiency, and reliability

across the entire stack - from hardware interaction through the hypervisor to the application

layer.

 * Conduct in-depth, multi-layered system debugging and root cause analysis for complex issues

spanning physical WiFi hardware, drivers (frontend and backend), the hypervisor, Linux kernel

and Android operating system.

 * Ensure robust and seamless WiFi access and full functionality for Android applications within the

virtualized environment, meticulously addressing any virtualization-specific challenges and

ensuring compliance with Android's networking stack and WiFi HAL.

 * Contribute to the architectural design and evolution of the automotive WiFi software stack,

identifying and implementing innovative solutions for future connectivity needs and challenging

technical problems.

 * Proactively engage with chipset suppliers to identify and integrate optimal solutions for specific

platforms.

 * Work closely with hardware, software, networking, security, and test teams to ensure successful


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