Senior Engineer, Connectivity Software, UWB - WIFI

Samsung Semiconductor•San Jose, CA

18h•$138,000 - $206,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Software Engineers to join our team in developing software infrastructure, framework, and protocol stack for 802.11 based WLAN chipsets. We are looking for engineers with expertise in MAC Layer concepts and firmware development. As a member of the Wireless Software team, you will design and develop MAC and physical layer software modules—covering both data and control paths—for various WLAN and UWB chipsets.

Requirements

Excellent coding skills in C in embedded space for firmware development is critical.
Ability to debug issues with low-level embedded software, custom/proprietary code and enhancements.
WLAN standards, domain knowledge of Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) MAC protocols, WFA protocols and coexistence with other wireless technologies such as BT, UWB and cellular.
Understanding of QoS concepts and data path optimization algorithms.
Understanding of the Linux Operating System, kernel and device driver development.
Ability to use various debugging tools such as wireshark, testing tools such as WFA test beds, version control tools such as git.
Excellent coding skills in C programming languages.
Strong understanding of MAC Layer concepts & physical layer (e.g., modulation analysis (OFDM, OFDMA)) Concepts.
Experience in developing firmware for wireless communication protocols (WLAN).
Fluency in using lab equipment such as network analyzers, WFA test beds, signal generators, power meters etc.
Familiarity with WLAN standards & domain knowledge of Wi-Fi MAC/PHY Specifications.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of OFDM, OFDMA principals, beam forming and RF concepts will be additional advantage.
Knowledge of Python will be additional advantage
Familiarity with other wireless technologies such as BT, Ultra-Wide band and Cellular 4G/5G not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with 802.11 WLAN chipsets, devices and protocols, including other networking devices
Collaborate with wider teams to for end to end feature deliverables build and maintain production quality Firmware
Design and develop modules in embedded firmware for Samsung’s Wireless Connectivity solutions
Major focus will be implementing, unit testing and fixing issues various features of 802.11 MAC