Senior Software Engineer Wi-Fi Connectivity

The AES Group • Palo Alto, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer focused on Wi-Fi connectivity for an automotive client. The role contributes to next-generation in-vehicle connectivity systems by developing, debugging, and optimizing Wi-Fi software for automotive infotainment platforms. The engineer will independently investigate root causes, implement software fixes, and improve connectivity across embedded platforms, including resolving production and post-launch issues. The position is based in Palo Alto, California, with an onsite work arrangement of 3–4 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Wi-Fi, wireless connectivity, or embedded connectivity software development.
• Proven experience developing, launching, and supporting Wi-Fi-enabled products in production environments.
• Strong experience troubleshooting and resolving post-launch Wi-Fi connectivity and performance issues.
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) certification and/or Wi-Fi connectivity certification for Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
• Strong understanding of the Wi-Fi protocol stack, wireless networking fundamentals, and 802.11 standards.
• Practical experience with Wi-Fi Direct, SoftAP, and related wireless connectivity technologies.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills in embedded Linux or Android environments.
• Ability to independently analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement effective software fixes.
• Strong debugging, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Self-driven and able to work independently and deliver solutions within tight timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Wi-Fi software bring-up and integration on embedded platforms.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi chipset power management and wireless connectivity optimization.
• Hands-on knowledge of Linux device drivers and kernel-level debugging.
• Experience debugging wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity issues.
• Familiarity with Linux networking, network interfaces, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth coexistence.
• Experience working with automotive infotainment systems and device interoperability testing.
• Exposure to wireless chipset integration, vendor collaboration, and connectivity certification processes.

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate, triage, debug, and resolve complex Wi-Fi connectivity, stability, and performance issues in embedded automotive systems.
• Analyze system logs, network traces, packet captures, and over-the-air captures to identify root causes across the Wi-Fi software stack.
• Develop, implement, debug, and validate software fixes to improve wireless connectivity, reliability, and system performance.
• Troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity issues on embedded Linux and Android-based platforms.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, chipset vendors, and external suppliers to resolve integration and interoperability issues.
• Support Wi-Fi certification, compliance validation, and regression testing.
• Investigate and resolve post-production and post-launch connectivity issues in Wi-Fi-enabled products.
• Ensure reliable Wi-Fi connectivity across devices, access points, and automotive infotainment environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior