Wi-Fi Architect, onsite in Sunnyvale, CA / Philadelphia, PA - Contract

Job Title: Wi-Fi Architect Telecom domain

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