Role: WIFI Engineer

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Location: Denver, CO

Job Description:

Must Have Experience

8-12 years' experience in working with development of WiFi AP (6E/7)

Understanding of Wi-Fi technologies WiF6E, WiFi7 and aware of Wi-Fi industry standards and associations like WBA and WFA.

Proficiency in Linux and experience in configuring, customizing, and building Linux distributions ( RDK-B or OpenWRT)

Strong programming skills in C and C

Strong in Wi-Fi Protocols & In-depth understanding of Spectrum and packet capture/analysis

Experience with broadband product including CPE RDKB devices, DOCSIS, Cable Modem standards etc.

Understanding of the Linux kernel, as RDK-B / OpenWRT often involves kernel-level customization. This includes kernel configuration, device drivers, and kernel modules.

Investigate and validate hardware compliance with 802.11 protocols and features

Analyze RF propagation, interference, and noise. In depth understanding of Wi-Fi authentication protocols (WPA2/WPA3/802.1X with EAP-TLS/PEAP)

Work with test equipment such as Octoscope, Candela, or Veriwave.

Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories and collaboration with other developers.

Scripting skills in shell languages like python/TCL/Bash for automation and scripting tasks

Familiarity with web-based user interfaces and web server technologies. RDK-B / OpenWRT often includes web interfaces for configuration.

Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques, as embedded systems can be challenging to troubleshoot.

Experience in building DevOps Pipeline, Automation

Proffered Skill set

Active participation in the RDK-B community and an understanding of its development processes and culture.

The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and software requirements as RDK-B/OpenWRT and the networking landscape change.

Good understanding of wireless technologies primarily wifi and its interfaces.

Awareness of security best practices, as network devices need to be secure. This includes understanding encryption, authentication, and network security.

Understanding of wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, and how to configure wireless interfaces in RDK-B / OpenWRT

Soft skill

- Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.

-Create feasible solutions that are appropriate to customer requirements

- Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Proven customer facing experience