Senior Technical Lead - Wi-Fi Router Development

Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled person to join our team and lead the development of cutting-edge Wi-Fi routers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both hardware and software development for networking devices, with expertise in designing, developing, and optimizing wireless communication systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Provide expert-level guidance on all aspects of Wi-Fi router development, including hardware design, firmware development, and software integration. Lead and mentor a team of engineers across disciplines (hardware, software, and testing).
• Architecture Design: Lead the design and architecture of Wi-Fi routers, including the selection of hardware platforms (e.g., chipsets, RF components), antenna configurations, and software stacks (e.g., OpenWrt, custom firmware).
• Wi-Fi Standards & Protocols: Ensure that products comply with industry standards (Wi-Fi 5 or Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 6E/7 standards) and optimize router performance, throughput, coverage, and stability.
• Firmware Development: Guide the development of embedded firmware for router devices, including low-level network protocol stack implementation, driver development, and optimizations for security and performance.
• System Integration: Oversee the integration of hardware and software components in the router development lifecycle. Ensure seamless interaction between the router firmware, hardware, and user-facing software (e.g., mobile apps, web interfaces).
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize Wi-Fi performance, including signal strength, range, and throughput, and address real-world challenges such as interference, multi-device management, and QoS (Quality of Service).
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, UI/UX designers, QA engineers, and manufacturing teams to define product requirements, deliverables, and timelines.
• Troubleshooting & Debugging: Lead the debugging and troubleshooting of complex issues related to hardware/software interactions, performance issues, and customer-reported problems.
• Security: Ensure that Wi-Fi routers meet security best practices, including encryption standards (WPA3), secure boot, firewall configurations, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Project Management: Manage the technical aspects of product development, including setting milestones, tracking progress, and mitigating risks. Provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Innovation: Stay current with the latest developments in Wi-Fi technology, networking protocols, and wireless communication standards, and provide recommendations for future product features and improvements.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in embedded systems development in Wi-Fi router design or related fields.
• Understanding of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac protocols.
• Wi-Fi Standards & Protocols: Understanding of Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7) and the ability to apply these standards in real-world applications.
• Embedded Firmware: Experience in embedded systems programming and firmware development using C/C , with a focus on network drivers, low-level system control, and performance optimization.
• Networking: In-depth knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, and IP routing.
• Hardware Design: Familiarity with hardware platforms (e.g., Broadcom, Qualcomm, MediaTek), RF design principles, and experience with hardware debugging tools like oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Wi-Fi Performance Optimization: Proven track record of optimizing Wi-Fi performance (range, speed, interference mitigation) in real-world environments.
• Security: Expertise in network security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, firewall configurations, VPNs) and best practices for secure Wi-Fi router development.
• Software Development: Proficiency in developing router software, including OpenWrt or Linux-based firmware, and integration with custom software solutions (e.g., mobile apps, cloud-based management).
• Team Leadership: Experience leading and mentoring a technical team, driving collaboration, and providing direction for complex engineering projects.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent debugging and analytical skills to troubleshoot hardware and software integration issues and optimize performance.
• Agile Methodologies: Experience working in an Agile development environment and using tools like Jira, Git, and CI/CD pipelines to manage project workflows.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor/Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Understanding of wireless mesh networking, MIMO, beamforming, and OFDM technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud management platforms and mobile app integration for Wi-Fi routers.
• Experience with chipset vendor SDKs (e.g., Qualcomm, Broadcom).
• Experience in IoT and smart home device development, including device interconnectivity.