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.