Senior Software Engineer, Wireless Radio / Firmware - 7+ yrs | BLR

Cisco; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Senior Wireless Radio Software Engineer in Bengaluru, India, to lead the development of radio firmware and driver components. This role involves driving Wi-Fi feature enablement and ensuring system-level performance across various platforms.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in wireless or embedded software, along with strong skills in C/C++. Collaborating with vendors and addressing complex debugging tasks will be key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in wireless or embedded software development for BE/BTech holders, or 5+ years for ME/MTech holders.
• Strong expertise in low-level systems programming.
• Experience with radio firmware, drivers, or data-path development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of radio firmware and driver subsystems.
• Implement complex 802.11 features and optimizations.
• Debug and resolve cross-layer issues in wireless systems.

Skills

C/C++ programming

802.11 protocols knowledge

Debugging skills

Collaboration with chipset vendors

Education

BE/BTech or ME/MTech in a relevant field

Job description

Meet the Team

The Cisco Wireless Feature & System Engineering team builds end-to-end wireless capabilities across access points, controllers, and cloud‑managed platforms. We design features that span device software, control planes, and management systems to deliver seamless, secure, and high‑performance enterprise Wi‑Fi.

Your Impact

As a Senior Wireless Radio Software Engineer, you will lead development of radio firmware and driver components, driving Wi‑Fi feature enablement and system‑level performance across platforms.

• Lead design and development of radio firmware and driver subsystems
• Drive implementation of complex 802.11 features and optimizations
• Debug and resolve challenging cross‑layer issues (RF, firmware, driver, system)
• Work directly with chipset vendors to influence and resolve firmware behavior
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability of wireless systems
• Mentor engineers and guide technical direction within your domain
• Leverage AI‑assisted development tools to improve team efficiency and workflows

Minimum Qualifications

• BE/BTech with 7+ Years of experience or ME/MTech with 5+ Years of experience in wireless or embedded software development
• Strong expertise in C/C++ and low‑level systems programming
• Deep understanding of 802.11 protocols, features, and system behavior
• Experience with radio firmware, drivers, or data‑path development
• Strong debugging skills across firmware and system layers
• Experience collaborating with chipset vendors
• Ability to lead subsystem design and execution

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with upstream driver development
• Strong understanding of performance optimization and RF behavior
• Experience in large‑scale wireless systems

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.