Wi-Fi Test Engineer

Capgemini • New York, NY

3d

About The Position

We are seeking a curious, collaborative, and technically talented Wi‑Fi Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the integration and performance testing of Wi‑Fi gateways, extenders, home security devices, and a variety of managed Wi‑Fi clients. Your work will directly impact the reliability, quality, and performance of next‑generation in‑home connectivity solutions. You’ll partner closely with product managers, developers, and fellow QA engineers to design, execute, and improve testing frameworks that ensure our products meet real-world customer needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience with Wi‑Fi / RF technologies, computer architecture, and data communications.
• Experience testing wireless technologies including Access Points, Routers, Extenders, and standards such as 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, UDP, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, Ethernet, DHCP, DNS, ICMP, ARP, NAT, Bridging, Switching.
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi test tools, such as Veriwave, IXIA Chariot, and packet analyzers like Wireshark or Omnipeek.
• Experience with UNIX-based systems, command-line tools, and automation workflows.
• Understanding of the full product development lifecycle: requirements, testing, QA processes, deployment, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test strategies, test plans, and test cases for Wi‑Fi devices and associated features.
• Analyze customer requirements and translate them into clear, actionable testing scenarios.
• Collaborate with product managers and development engineers to define and document functionality and technical requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with QA, software, and product engineering teams to create, maintain, and evolve test plans, automation, and testing frameworks.
• Participate actively in issue triage and troubleshooting, ensuring findings are clearly documented and communicated.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive documentation of testing processes and results.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees