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Position: Software Engineer I (WFA Certification Engineer)

Location: Bangalore (Local candidates preferred/required)

Experience: 3+ Years

Mandatory Skill Requirement

Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certification experience is a MUST.

As highlighted by the hiring manager:

Wi-Fi Certification experience is a must. If unable to find candidates with direct Wi-Fi Alliance Certification experience within the required timeline, candidates with strong Wi-Fi Protocol Testing experience may be considered as a secondary option.

Key Skills

1. Hands-on WFA Certification execution and troubleshooting
2. Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs (Wi-Fi 6, WPA3, Agile Multiband, etc.)
3. WLAN concepts and IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
4. WFA Sigma Test Automation Framework
5. Wireshark and OTA packet analysis
6. WLAN Security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, EAP-TLS, PEAP)
7. Networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, UDP, IPv6)
8. Testbed setup, debugging, and log analysis

Preferred Skills

1. Python/Bash/Perl scripting
2. Linux/Android networking experience
3. Experience with Qualcomm, Broadcom, NXP, MediaTek, or Intel Wi-Fi chipsets

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented WLAN / Wi-Fi Certification Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Wireless LAN (WLAN) concepts and a robust, proven track record of successfully executing and troubleshooting the Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification process. This role involves working closely with development and QA teams to ensure our products meet all WFA standards and pass certification testing smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

1. WFA Certification Execution: Lead and execute Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification test plans for various programs (e.g., Wi-Fi 6, WPA3, Agile Multiband etc.,).
2. Testbed Setup Maintenance: Configure, calibrate, and maintain WFA-approved testbeds (Sigma testbeds), including reference access points, station devices, and test tools.
3. Troubleshooting Debugging: Analyze complex WLAN issues using over-the-air (OTA)



packet sniffers. Debug failures during pre-certification and official certification testing at both the PHY and MAC layers.
4. Log Analysis: Capture and analyze wireless network traffic using tools like Wireshark to identify root causes of connectivity, performance, or protocol-level WFA test failures.
5. Collaboration: Work closely with firmware, software, and hardware engineering teams to report bugs, provide detailed failure logs, and verify fixes.
6. Documentation: Create and maintain detailed test reports, certification matrices, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the testing team.

Required Qualifications Experience

1. Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on, dedicated experience executing Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification test plans and working with WFA testbed environments.
2. Deep understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
3. Extensive knowledge of core WLAN concepts, including roaming mechanisms, QoS (WMM), and RF fundamentals.
4. Strong expertise in WLAN Security protocols (WPA2, WPA3-Personal/Enterprise, EAP methods like EAP-TLS, PEAP, etc.).
5. Hands-on experience with industry-standard wireless network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark).
6. Experience using the WFA Sigma Test Automation Framework and WFA command-line tools.
7. Solid understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, UDP, IPv6).

Preferred/Nice-to-Have Skills

1. Experience in automation scripting (Python, Bash, or Perl) to automate repetitive test cases.
2. Prior experience working with major Wi-Fi chipset vendors (e.g., Qualcomm, Broadcom, NXP, MediaTek, Intel).
3. Familiarity with Linux or Android networking stacks and command-line network configuration.

Education

1. Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

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