Staff Engineer – Wi-Fi MAC Firmware & Datapath

Qualcomm; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited seeks a senior embedded firmware leader to architect and optimize Wi‑Fi MAC firmware and datapath across 802.11ax/ac/n platforms. You will drive power management, performance improvements, and debugging strategies while mentoring engineers across multiple projects.

The role requires deep expertise in Wi‑Fi MAC, real‑time embedded systems, and C/C++ proficiency. You will contribute to architecture decisions and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in Bengaluru,

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
• 2+ years of experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, Python.
• Experience with Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), OFDMA, MU‑MIMO, and TWT.
• Knowledge of embedded systems, real‑time firmware, and networking protocols.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and firmware debugging tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive Wi‑Fi MAC firmware and datapath architecture.
• Design and implement Wi‑Fi MAC features for 802.11ax/ac/n platforms.
• Develop and optimize TX/RX datapaths, packet scheduling, buffer management, and DMA flows.
• Lead power optimization initiatives including TWT, U-APSD, DCVS, and sleep-state management.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
• Establish debugging frameworks, performance instrumentation, and engineering best practices.

Skills

Wireless networking

Embedded firmware

Wi‑Fi MAC protocols

C/C++ programming

Firmware debugging

Power management

Performance optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Firmware debugging tools

Embedded development tools

Job description

Company

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary

Lead the architecture, development, optimization, and productization of low-power Wi‑Fi MAC firmware and Datapath. Drive technical innovation, system performance and execution across multiple wireless connectivity products.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive Wi‑Fi MAC firmware and datapath architecture.


• Design and implement Wi‑Fi MAC features for 802.11ax/ac/n platforms.


• Develop and optimize TX/RX datapaths, packet scheduling, buffer management, and DMA flows.


• Drive power optimization initiatives including TWT, U-APSD, DCVS, and sleep-state management.


• Lead root-cause analysis and resolution of connectivity, throughput, latency, coexistence, and power issues.


• Strong experience in debugging FW issues due to MAC HW configurations


• Establish debugging frameworks, performance instrumentation, and engineering best practices.


• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.


• 10+ years of wireless networking and embedded firmware development experience.


• Strong expertise in Wi‑Fi MAC protocols and architecture.


• Deep understanding of embedded systems, real‑time firmware, and networking protocols.


• Proficiency in C/C++ and firmware debugging tools.


• Experience with performance optimization and power management techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

OR

PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 2+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.


• Experience with:
  
  
  
  • Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax)
  
  
  • OFDMA and MU‑MIMO
  
  
  • Target Wake Time (TWT)
  
  
  • Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi coexistence
  
  
  • Wireless certification and interoperability
  
  
  • Hardware/Firmware co‑design
  
  
  
  

Leadership Expectations

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance.


• Influence cross-functional decisions and technology roadmaps.


• Drive execution, quality, and timely delivery of key milestones.


• Mentor and develop engineering talent.


• Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

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