WIFI Device Driver Developer

Clarus Advisers; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarus Advisers is assisting a client in Hyderabad to hire a Senior Driver Developer for next-generation computing platforms in Automotive and embedded domains. The role focuses on designing and implementing software drivers to support advanced hardware peripherals, delivering reusable, efficient and simple software.

You will work in a team and contribute to open development environments, with responsibilities spanning design reviews, specifications, and customer liaison to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Ethernet and Wi-Fi drivers.
• Strong C and Python programming skills.
• Experience with Linux and Windows internals.
• Knowledge of SDIO/PCIe Wi-Fi chips.
• Hands-on with unit and integration testing.
• Bachelors degree in CS/CE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Wi-Fi and Networking driver components.
• Create and document software specifications and designs for customers.
• Provide project estimates for requirement, design, implementation and test efforts.
• Communicate status, risks and approaches to team and management.
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and unit tests.
• Identify, analyze and resolve complex software problems.
• Liaise with customers regarding product performance and design.
• Develop custom software solutions based on customer requirements.
• Coach and mentor team on engineering best practices.

Skills

Ethernet drivers

Wi‑Fi drivers

WLAN 802.11 MAC

SDIO/PCIe Wi‑Fi

C programming

Python programming

Linux internals

Windows internals

Unit testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor7s degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Coverity

JTAG

Shell scripting

Python scripting

Job description

Job Description:

Company Overview

Our client is a Research lead organisation focusing on cutting-edge software, AI, and automotive sw innovation.

Position Overview

Team is looking for a Senior Driver Developer to design and implement the next generation computing platforms in Automotive & other general embedded verticals. You will be part of a development team responsible for creating software drivers to support next-gen hardware peripherals on some of the most advanced hardware platforms available. You must be someone with ideas and real passion for software delivered to maximize reuse, efficiency, and simplicity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Wi-Fi and Networking driver components in an open-development environment.
• Create and document software specifications and designs that address the needs of QNX customers.
• Provide project estimates for requirement, design, implementation, and test efforts.
• Provide clear communication with development team members, technical leads, and management on project status, risks and approaches.
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews and unit test with technical peers.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve potentially complex problems and inadequacies in software.
• Liaises with customers regarding product performance, problems, and system design.
• Develop custom software solutions based on customer requirements.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of current software department approaches and standards through communication with development team members, technical leads, and management.
• Coach and mentor team on engineering best practices such as writing clean code, designing scalable, reliable, and performant software solutions, set and ensure compliance to software quality standards, safety standards etc.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in Ethernet / network drivers & Wi-Fi drivers.
• Hands on experience in WLAN 802.11 MAC features like 11n
• Knowledgeable about SDIO/PCIe based Wi-Fi chips
• Good knowledge of different authentication methods on Wi‑Fi
• Programming languages expertise in C, Python
• Good knowledge in Linux OS, Windows OS internals
• Static analysis tools like Coverity etc.
• Unit / Integration testing using scripting (Python, Shell)
• Combo chip drivers like Wi-Fi+BT is a big plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Engineering related field, or equivalent practical experience with a proven track record in technical roles
• Expertise in troubleshooting and debugging (by instrumentation, trace logging, core‑analysis, applying various tools to extract information, code‑reviews, JTAG, etc.)