Wi-Fi Architect

Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end Easy Mesh development within the RDK-B framework, covering architecture, implementation, interoperability, and operator deployment. Represent the organization as an active member of the RDK-B Easy Mesh working group. Collaborate with industry stakeholders to commercialize RDK-B Easy Mesh solutions. Lead Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Easy Mesh certification programs, including test planning, execution, and resolution of certification failures. Lead interoperability efforts with third-party Easy Mesh controllers, such as Airties. Validate solutions against operator-specific deployment requirements. Manage operator adoption by engaging directly with cable and broadband operators on feature requirements, field issues, and roadmap alignment. Define and enforce engineering best practices, code quality standards, and CI/CD processes across the team. Required Skills: Wi-Fi Standards And Easy Mesh Deep expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards: 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4) 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5) 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E) 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7) Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi Alliance specifications and EasyMesh. Wi-Fi Tools and Linux Hands-on proficiency with Wi-Fi user-space tools and modules, including wpa_supplicant, hostapd, iw, and nl80211. Strong Linux kernel knowledge, including Wi-Fi driver development and cfg80211/nl80211 architecture. Programming Languages: Proficiency in C and C++. Working knowledge of Python and Java. Networking and Diagnostics: Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, and 802.1X/EAP authentication. Experience with network diagnostic tools such as Wireshark and tcpdump. Certification and Development Tools: Experience with WFA certification tools such as sigma-dut and QuickTrack. Experience configuring testbeds and troubleshooting certification failures. Proficiency in version control systems, primarily Git, with additional knowledge of Perforce and SVN. Familiarity with project tracking tools such as Jira and Buganizer. Preferred Qualification: Experience with the RDK-B platform is preferable.