WIFI Tech Engineer

Radwin • Chennai, TN

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About The Position

RADWIN is seeking a passionate Firmware Tech Lead Engineer with over 7 years of experience in developing Wi-Fi firmware. This role involves working on embedded software development for Wi-Fi 6/7 chipsets, focusing on Upper MAC/Lower MAC, Data and Control Paths, and performance optimization within RTOS environments. You will be part of the new RADWIN Firmware Innovation Center in Chennai, contributing to high-performance wireless solutions.

Requirements

• Over 7 years of embedded software development focused on Wi-Fi firmware
• Strong knowledge of IEEE 802.11 protocols, especially Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 (MAC/PHY level)
• Experience in real-time embedded systems and RTOS environments
• Solid debugging skills for firmware bottlenecks, stability issues, and low-level Wi-Fi/Cellular stack problems.
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm and/or Broadcom or MediaTek or Intel (or any other chipsets)
• Experience with Debugging tools: Wireshark, GDB, iperf, Sniffer

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Qualcomm Wifi chipsets
• Basic experience in host-side driver development (cfg80211/nl80211, netlink communication).
• Familiarity with Linux wireless applications (e.g., hostapd, wpa_supplicant).
• Knowledge of OpenWRT, Yocto, QSDK, and user-space tools for embedded Wi-Fi platforms.
• Know how about TDD/TDMA, FDD/FDMA
• Basic understanding of bootloaders, BSP bring-up, and U-Boot configuration.
• Familiarity with RF-related features such as: DFS, Spectral Scan, Transmit power and channel calibration
• Exposure to RF equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzer) and calibration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain Wi-Fi firmware modules related to Data Path and Control Path
• Design, implement, and maintain Wi-Fi firmware modules related to Upper MAC/Lower MAC/PHY integration
• Design, implement, and maintain Wi-Fi firmware modules related to Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 protocol enhancements
• Debug critical firmware issues impacting performance, stability, and throughput.
• Collaborate with hardware, RF, and systems teams to ensure optimal firmware operation across layers.
• Develop and optimize firmware for real-time embedded environments, ensuring compliance with timing constraints and system KPIs.
• Participate in code reviews, bring-up, and delivery of firmware to production hardware.
• Support regulatory (FCC, ETSI etc.,) and feature compliance (e.g., DFS, CCA, Spectral Scan, etc.).

Benefits

• Be part of a Firmware Innovation Group under experienced leadership.
• Work on next-generation wireless technologies with cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Work on bleeding-edge platforms and direct engagement with chipset vendors.
• A growth-oriented, fast-paced R&D culture where firmware leads the product innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed