WLAN- Engineer
Qualcomm · Posted Sep 30
Semiconductor, 5G wireless technology, mobile platform, and AI computing solutions
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About the role
The Wi-Fi software development team works on Qualcomm's range of Wireless LAN SoC solutions based on IEEE 802.11, including extremely low power Wi-Fi for various market segments. The role contributes to the design and implementation of new features and market-driven enhancements to Qualcomm's Wi-Fi stack. The engineer will develop and maintain protocol layer features in the WLAN driver and applications and work with firmware and system test teams to resolve system-level issues.
What you will do
- Design, develop, unit test, and maintain protocol layer features in WLAN driver / applications for IEEE 802.11 devices
- Work closely with Firmware and System test teams to resolve system level issues
- Provide work breakdown for new features with feasibility study, effort estimates and risk mitigation
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 1 - 2 years of hands-on system software development experience on Linux kernel development, specifically network driver development
- Excellent C programming skills
- Good knowledge of IEEE 802.11 protocol specification
- Good knowledge in various WFA protocols such as Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Aware, etc
- Hands-on experience in wpa_supplicant, hostapd, nl80211 library
- Hands-on experience in Linux IPC and Synchronization mechanism
- Conversant with protocol analysers - OmniPeek, Wireshark and tools such as Chariot and iPerf
- Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills that can be applied to resolve system issues
- Strong communication skills to ensure smooth co-ordination in a multi-site working environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Electronics / Communications Engineering. Master’s degree preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- Knowledge of scripting languages like Python/Perl
- Conversant with development tools (compilers, linkers, etc.) and debuggers such as JTAG, GDB etc.,
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm is a global leader in the development and commercialization of foundational technologies for the wireless industry, including mobile processors, 5G, and on-device artificial intelligence. The company designs and markets digital communications products, semiconductor solutions, and system software used globally across smartphones, automotive solutions, IoT devices, and computing systems. Through extensive R&D and intellectual property licensing, Qualcomm powers a highly interconnected and smarter world.
- Industry
- Semiconductors
- Company size
- 50000+ employees
- Founded
- 1985
- Location
- San Diego, California, USA
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $53M raised
- 2018-11-01Grant
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer
James H. Thompson
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Marketing Officer
Ann Chaplin
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
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