Wi-Fi Host Driver Developer

Careernet; Chennai District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Careernet is seeking a WLAN/Linux driver developer to design and maintain WiFi host and WLAN driver components for Linux-based platforms. The role requires working on Linux kernel networking and device driver integration, debugging complex system-level issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project constraints.

You will support driver bring-up, validation, and issue resolution for wireless LAN connectivity, with 2–5 years of hands-on experience in WLAN/Linux driver

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of WLAN/Linux driver development experience.
• Strong C programming for Linux kernel and driver development.
• Deep knowledge of Linux kernel internals and kernel device drivers.
• Experience with Linux kernel networking components and networking driver development.
• Exposure to Ethernet and Wireless LAN driver development in embedded/platform environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain WiFi host and WLAN driver components for Linux-based platforms.
• Work on Linux kernel networking components and kernel device driver integration.
• Debug and resolve complex system-level issues across wireless and Ethernet driver paths.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and deliver within constraints.
• Provide driver bring-up, validation, and issue resolution for wireless LAN connectivity.

Skills

WiFi

Linux

C

Kernel

Device driver

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Electronics

Job description

Key Skills:

• WiFi, Linux, C, Kernel, Device driver

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain WiFi host and WLAN driver components for Linux-based platforms
• Work on Linux kernel networking components and kernel device driver integration
• Debug and resolve complex system-level issues across wireless and Ethernet driver paths
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to define requirements and deliver within constraints
• Support driver bring-up, validation, and issue resolution for wireless LAN connectivity

Skills Required:

• 2 to 5 years of relevant hands-on experience in WLAN/Linux driver development
• Strong hands-on experience in C programming for Linux kernel and driver development
• Deep working knowledge of Linux kernel internals and Linux kernel device drivers
• Experience with networking components in the Linux kernel and networking driver development
• Exposure to Ethernet and Wireless LAN driver development in embedded or platform environments

Good to Have:

• WLAN driver experience
• Experience with device drivers for Wi-Fi or mesh networking platforms such as Wifieasy mesh

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or related discipline