We are seeking an experienced System Architect - Wireless Embedded to lead architecture for a cloud-native Unified Connectivity Platform covering Enterprise Wi-Fi, NMS, ACS, Analytics, and Service Assurance. The role involves driving AP software, firmware, chipset/SDK, and AP–Controller architecture, while supporting the Discovery & Architecture phase to define the MVP, target architecture, and roadmap for connected network operations going forward.

Responsibilities

• Lead AP software / wireless embedded architecture discovery efforts with engineering and product stakeholders, defining the target AP software and device architecture
• Architect AP–Controller–Cloud integration, encompassing communication, authentication, onboarding, provisioning, configuration, and policy synchronization
• Define device lifecycle, interoperability, and device-cloud interfaces throughout the platform
• Design the AP software stack spanning 802.11, drivers, embedded Linux/OpenWrt, EasyMesh/prplMesh/OpenWiFi, and chipset/SDK ecosystems
• Establish firmware lifecycle and OTA architecture,



including versioning, compatibility, rollout, and rollback processes
• Set up diagnostics, telemetry, logging, health monitoring, and operational visibility mechanisms
• Assess Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend options across assets, OpenWiFi, chipset/vendor SDKs, and third-party components
• Pinpoint architecture, performance, security, and interoperability implementation risks
• Work with Enterprise Wi-Fi/WLC and Cloud/Platform Architects to align AP capabilities, RF/RRM, client intelligence, security, and roaming requirements
• Contribute to architecture decisions, prioritization, estimation, roadmap, and phased delivery

Requirements

• 12-18 years of overall IT experience
• 12+ years of experience in AP software development, wireless embedded systems development, networking devices, gateways, or related product engineering
• Expertise in AP software/firmware architecture, embedded Linux, device architect

📌 System Architect (Gurugram)
🏢 EPAM Systems
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