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Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your Profile

- Design, develop, and maintain WLAN Host Applications for broadband gateways, routers, access points, and connected devices.
- Develop WiFi application features related to WLAN configuration, monitoring, diagnostics, performance optimization, and security.
- Work with hostapd, wpa_supplicant, NetworkManager, and other wireless networking frameworks to implement WLAN functionalities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including WiFi Firmware, Driver, Cloud, RDK-B, and Product Engineering teams for end-to-end feature integration.
- Analyze WLAN performance issues and develop solutions to improve throughput, roaming, latency, and device connectivity.
- Develop and maintain networking applications utilizing TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, QoS, and routing protocols.
- Implement WiFi management features using TR-181, TR-069, EasyMesh, Multi-AP, and Broadband Forum standards.
- Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization of WLAN applications on Embedded Linux platforms.
- Contribute to software design, code reviews, architecture discussions, and product enhancements.
- Support automation and validation teams during feature verification and production deployment.





Your Role

- Minimum 4-8 years of experience in WLAN/WiFi Software Development.
- Strong programming expertise in C and C++ on Linux-based platforms.
- Hands-on experience with WLAN technologies including IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (WiFi 5, WiFi 6, WiFi 6E).
- Strong understanding of Linux networking stack and socket programming.
- Experience with hostapd, wpa_supplicant, cfg80211, mac80211, and wireless networking components.
- Knowledge of EasyMesh, Multi-AP, Band Steering, Client Steering, and Mesh Networking concepts.
- Familiarity with RDK-B architecture, CCSP framework, WebPA, and TR-181 data models is preferred.
- Experience with debugging tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, gdb, and Linux tracing utilities.
- Understanding of WiFi security protocols including WPA2, WPA3, 802.1X, and Radius.
- Exposure to Agile development methodologies, Git, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

What you'll love about working here

- We offer a range of career paths and internal opportunities within Capgemini Group.
- You will get comprehensive wellness benefits including health checks, telemedicine, insurance with top-ups, elder care, partner coverage, and new parent support via flexible work arrangements.
- At Capgemini, you can work on cutting-edge connected device, broadband, and networking projects with industry leaders or create creative solutions that shape the future of connected experiences.
- Collaborate with global teams and gain exposure to next-generation technologies including WiFi 7, EasyMesh, IoT, and Edge Connectivity solutions.

📌 WLAN Developer (Chennai)
🏢 Capgemini
📍 Chennai