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.
Robust 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 (India)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 India