Embedded Firmware Developer (Wi-Fi) - W2 role - Onsite, Englewood, CO

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Embedded Firmware Developer with strong expertise in C/C++ development, Embedded Systems, Wi-Fi technologies, Linux, and IP Networking. The ideal candidate will work on next-generation wireless networking products, contributing to firmware design, development, debugging, performance optimization, and feature implementation across Wi-Fi-enabled devices and networking platforms.

Candidates must have hands-on experience with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) technologies and possess deep understanding of networking protocols and Linux-based embedded environments.

Mandatory Skills

Embedded Development

• 8+ years of hands-on embedded software/firmware development experience.
• Strong programming skills in:
• C
• C++
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms.
• Experience in firmware architecture, development, debugging, and optimization.
• Strong understanding of memory management, concurrency, multithreading, and IPC mechanisms.

Wi-Fi Domain Expertise

• Hands-on experience with:
• Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
• Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
• Wi-Fi 6E
• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
• Deep understanding of:
• MAC Layer
• PHY Layer concepts
• WLAN protocols
• Wireless security protocols
• Experience troubleshooting Wi-Fi performance and connectivity issues.
• Understanding of roaming, mesh networking, band steering, channel selection, DFS, MLO, OFDMA, MU-MIMO, Beamforming, WPA2/WPA3, and related technologies.

Networking Expertise

Strong knowledge of IP Networking including:

• TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLANs, Routing & Switching Concepts, IPv4 / IPv6, ARP, ICMP, QoS

Experience analyzing packet captures using:

• Wireshark

  Linux Requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience in Linux development environment.
  • Shell scripting.
  • Linux kernel fundamentals.
  • Device drivers and network stack concepts.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design and develop embedded firmware solutions for wireless networking products.
    • Develop new features for Wi-Fi routers, gateways, access points, mesh systems, and wireless devices.
    • Enhance existing firmware capabilities, stability, and performance.
    • Debug and resolve complex networking and wireless protocol issues.
    • Analyze packet traces and root-cause customer-reported issues.
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams including:
    • System Architects
    • Platform Teams
    • Cloud Teams
    • QA Teams
    • Product Management
    • Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions.
    • Develop unit tests and integration test strategies.
    • Support firmware releases and production deployments.