Wi-Fi Software Engineer (Starlink)
$135,000–$175,000 year
On-sitePalo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Drive the Wi-Fi software and product roadmap while debugging and optimizing kernel-level system performance. Collaborate with RF and EE engineers to improve testing procedures for both software and hardware, and invent new tools that enable more frequent and reliable software deployment, test execution, and data analysis within a continuous integration and release system. Mentor software engineers and build a great work culture to improve Wi-Fi mesh performance. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM, plus 1+ years of professional experience in software development, ideally with C or C++. Candidates must have experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard, embedded software for networking equipment, and networking kernel modules. You must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or STEM discipline and 1+ years of professional experience in software development; or 3+ years of professional experience in software development in lieu of degree
- 1+ years development experience in C or C++
- Experience with the IEEE 802.11 wireless standard and with networking protocols (UDP, TCP/IP, etc.)
- Experience working on embedded software for networking equipment
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee (or eligible to obtain required authorizations)
Desired Qualifications
- Strong fundamental knowledge of networks, embedded systems, math, and physics
- Solid communication and leadership skills
- Experience testing Wi-Fi for performance or stability
- Deep understanding of testing, continuous integration, build, deployment & continuous monitoring
- Knowledge of DHCP, IPv4, IPv6, Linux bridge, network stack internals
- Experience with networking kernel modules and drivers
- Experience driving cross-team projects
- Experience with security issues associated with distributed systems and internet services
- Experience with Golang and Python
- Experience with hostAP
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment with changing needs and requirements
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