Wi-Fi Architect

Job Title: Wi-Fi Architect (Very high priority)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA or Philadelphia, PA

Job Description:

Lead end-to-end EasyMesh development within the RDK-B framework, covering architecture, implementation, interoperability, and operator deployment
Represent the organization as an active member of the RDKB EasyMesh working group, collaborating with industry stakeholders to commercialize RDKB EasyMesh solutions
Drive WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance) EasyMesh certification programs — owning test planning, execution, and resolution of certification failures
Lead interoperability efforts with third-party EasyMesh controllers (e.g., Airties) and validate against operator-specific deployment requirements
Manage operator adoption processes — engaging directly with cable and broadband operators on feature requirements, field issues, and roadmap alignment
Define and enforce engineering best practices, code quality standards, and CI/CD processes across the team
 

Required Skills:

Deep expertise in IEEExxxxxxxxxxxxxxxstandards: 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), WFA specification (Easymesh)
Hands-on proficiency in Wi-Fi user-space tools and modules: wpa_supplicant, hostapd, iw, nl80211
Strong Linux kernel knowledge — Wi-Fi driver development, cfg80211/nl80211 architecture
Proficiency in C and C++; working knowledge of Python and Java
Experience in RDKB platform is preferable.
Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, 802.1X/EAP authentication, and network diagnostics tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
Experience with WFA certification tooling: sigma-dut, QuickTrack, testbed configuration, wireshark etc.
Proficiency with version control systems: git (primary), Perforce, SVN
Familiarity with project tracking tools: Jira, Buganizer