Senior Staff Engineer, Networking Software

Semtech; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Semtech in Pune, India is seeking an experienced embedded software leader to architect and deliver high-performance cellular routers and gateways.

You will drive security, reliability, and scalability across Linux and embedded platforms, integrating 4G/5G, Wi‑Fi, and Bluetooth, and mentor a growing engineering team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Electronics, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in embedded systems software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ with good understanding of Linux-based distributions.
• Hands-on expertise in two or more domains: routing, cellular stack, Wi‑Fi, Linux Yocto/OpenWRT.
• Experience with modem integration and embedded networking stacks.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical efforts across product cycles.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop complex embedded software systems for cellular routers with focus on security, reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Lead design and integration of wireless and wired connectivity features across Linux-based systems.
• Collaborate with hardware, QA, and product teams to drive system-level solutions and resolve challenges.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, contributing to technical reviews and decisions.
• Drive innovation by researching and integrating modern embedded technologies and performance optimizations.

Skills

C++

Embedded leadership

Routing software

Cellular stack

Wi‑Fi stack

Linux platform engineering

Security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE or related field

Tools

OpenWRT

Yocto

Job description

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced embedded software leader to help build the next generation of high-performance cellular routers and gateways. In this role, you will architect and deliver reliable, secure, and scalable embedded solutions across Linux and embedded platforms, integrating advanced 4G/5G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technologies. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless hardware-software integration and world-class product quality. This is a unique opportunity to drive innovation in wireless connectivity and shape the future of mission-critical networking solutions.

The ideal candidate brings deep C/C++ expertise and is a domain expert in at least two of the following areas:

• Routing software and router feature development (e.g., OpenWRT)
• Cellular software stack (4G/5G/NB-IoT, modem integration)
• Wi-Fi software stack and protocol implementation
• Linux platform engineering (Yocto, OpenWRT build systems)
• Embedded network security (VPNs, secure boot, CVEs).

Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop complex embedded software systems for cellular routers, with a focus on security, reliability, performance, and scalability (30%).
• Lead the design and integration of wireless (4G/5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) and wired connectivity features across Linux-based systems (25%).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, QA, and product to drive system-level solutions and resolve technical challenges (20%).
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, contributing to technical reviews, design decisions, and continuous team improvement (15%).
• Drive innovation by researching and integrating modern embedded technologies, development practices, and performance optimizations (10%).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s in Computer Science, Electronics, ora related field.
• 12+ years of experience inembedded systemssoftware development.
• Strongproficiencyin C++ withgoodunderstanding of Linux-based software distributions.
• Hands‑onexpertisein at least two of the following domains:
• Routing software and router feature development (e.g.,OpenWRT)
• Cellular software stack (4G/5G/NB-IoT, modem integration, SIM/eSIM)
• Wi-Fi software stack and protocol layers & protocol implementation
• Linux platform engineering (Yocto, OpenWRT build systems)
• Embedded network security(VPNs, secure boot, CVEs)
• Hands‑on experience with modem integration and embedded networking stacks.
• Proven ability to lead complex technical efforts across product cycles.

DesiredQualifications

Strong candidates will typically bring depth in 2 or more of the areas below:

• Expertisein cellular technologies (5G/4G/NB-IoT), modem interfacing, and SIM/eSIMmanagement.
• Expertise inWi-Fi technologies.
• Experience architecting router features usingOpenWRTor equivalent platforms.
• Proficiencywith LinuxYoctobuild systems.
• Solid understanding of network security (VPNs, secure boot, encryption).
• Experience with security patches and CVEs.
• Demonstrated impactintechnical strategy, performance tuning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Track recordof mentorship and peer development within engineering teams.
• Patents/Publications in the related area.