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Wi-Fi Architect

Apetan ConsultingSunnyvale, CA🇺🇸United States

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SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationSunnyvale, CA, United States
SVNGitTCP/IPC++JavaPythonJiraCI/CDLinux

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Job Title: Wi-Fi Architect (Replacement role)

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

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 IEEE 802.11 standards: 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

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