Wi-Fi Development Architect

Capgemini • Dallas, TX

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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

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

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