Wi-Fi Development Architect

Capgemini • El Segundo, CA

35d

About The Position

Looking for a Wi-Fi Development Lead / Architect to drive the design, development, and evolution of our next-generation wireless connectivity platform. This role combines deep technical expertise in Wi-Fi technologies (802.11 standards, PHY/MAC, drivers, firmware, networking stack) with strong leadership in system architecture, performance optimization, and team mentorship.

Requirements

• 15 years of experience in embedded software or network stack development, with 5+ years focused on Wi-Fi.
• Deep understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) and Wi-Fi Alliance certifications.
• TCP/IP stack, L2/L3 networking, VLANs, QoS, DHCP, NAT, DNS.
• Embedded Linux / OpenWRT / SDK-based Wi-Fi stacks.
• Integration with chipsets (MXL, Qualcomm, Broadcom, Mediatek, etc.).
• Proven experience leading engineering teams or acting as a system architect.

Responsibilities

• Architecture & Design Define and drive the end-to-end architecture of Wi-Fi subsystems, including MAC/PHY integration, drivers, networking stack, and interface with application layers.
• Evaluate and integrate next-gen Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7) and emerging technologies (OFDMA, MU-MIMO, mesh, Easy Mesh, WPA3, etc.).
• Define system-level performance goals (throughput, latency, roaming, coexistence) and ensure design alignment.
• Technical Leadership Lead the Wi-Fi software/firmware development team - guide technical direction, perform code reviews, and establish best practices.
• Collaborate with chipset vendors (e.g., Broadcom, MXL, MediaTek, Qualcomm) to optimize performance and resolve issues.
• Development & Integration Own Wi-Fi driver and firmware development for embedded platforms (Linux/OpenWRT/RTOS).
• Work closely with hardware, QA, and network engineers to ensure seamless product integration and validation.
• Analyze logs, debug complex connectivity issues, and tune performance across PHY/MAC/application layers.

Benefits

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees