Job Summary

Lead the architecture, development, optimization, and productization of low-power Wi-Fi MAC firmware and Datapath. Drive technical innovation, system performance and execution across multiple wireless connectivity products.

Key Responsibilities

- Define and drive Wi-Fi MAC firmware and datapath architecture.

- Design and implement Wi-Fi MAC features for 802.11ax/ac/n platforms.

- Develop and optimize TX/RX datapaths, packet scheduling, buffer management, and DMA flows.

- Drive power optimization initiatives including TWT, U-APSD, DCVS, and sleep-state management.

- Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of connectivity, throughput, latency, coexistence, and power issues.

- Solid experience in debugging FW issues due to MAC HW configurations

- Establish debugging frameworks, performance instrumentation, and engineering best practices.

- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

Required Qualifications

- BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

- 10+ years of wireless networking and embedded firmware development experience.

- Strong expertise in Wi-Fi MAC protocols and architecture.

- Deep understanding of embedded systems, real-time firmware, and networking protocols.





- Proficiency in C/C++ and firmware debugging tools.

- Experience with performance optimization and power management techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

- Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

- PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

- 2+ years of work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Experience with

- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

- OFDMA and MU-MIMO

- Target Wake Time (TWT)

- Bluetooth/Wi-Fi coexistence

- Wireless certification and interoperability

- Hardware/Firmware co-design

Leadership Expectations

- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance.

- Influence cross-functional decisions and technology roadmaps.

- Drive execution, quality, and timely delivery of key milestones.

- Mentor and develop engineering talent.

- Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

📌 Staff Engineer - Wi-Fi MAC Firmware & Datapath (Bengaluru)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Bengaluru