WLAN- Engineer

QUALCOMM, Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualcomm India Private Limited in Bengaluru seeks a software engineer to join the Wi‑Fi software development team focused on WLAN driver features for IEEE 802.11 devices. You will implement, test, and maintain protocol layer features and collaborate with firmware and system test teams across multiple sites.

The role requires hands-on C programming in Linux kernel space, knowledge of 802.11 protocols, and experience with wpa_supplicant/hostapd.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python/Perl
• Conversant with development tools (compilers, linkers, etc.,) and debuggers such as JTAG, GDB etc.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, unit test, and maintain protocol layer features in WLAN driver / applications for IEEE 802.11 devices
• Work closely with Firmware and System test teams to resolve system level issues
• Provide work breakdown for new features with feasibility study, effort estimates and risk mitigation

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel

IEEE 802.11

WPA protocols

wpa_supplicant

hostapd

nl80211

Linux IPC

Wireshark

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

wpa_supplicant

hostapd

nl80211 library

JTAG

GDB

Job description

Company:

Qualcomm India Private Limited

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

Role Description:

The role is to be a part of the Wi-Fi software development team for Qualcomm's range of Wireless LAN SoC solution based on IEEE 802.11. Work on extremely low power Wi-Fi for various market segments. Contribute to design and implementation of new features and market driven enhancements to Qualcomm's Wi-Fi stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, unit test, and maintain protocol layer features in WLAN driver / applications for IEEE 802.11 devices
• Work closely with Firmware and System test teams to resolve system level issues
• Provide work breakdown for new features with feasibility study, effort estimates and risk mitigation

Skills:

Required:

• 1 - 2 years of hands-on system software development experience on Linux kernel development, specifically network driver development
• Excellent C programming skills
• Good knowledge of IEEE 802.11 protocol specification
• Good knowledge in various WFA protocols such as Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Aware, etc
• Hands-on experience in wpa_supplicant, hostapd, nl80211 library
• Hands-on experience in Linux IPC and Synchronization mechanism
• Conversant with protocol analysers - OmniPeek, Wireshark and tools such as Chariot and iPerf
• Excellent trouble shooting and analytical skills that can be applied to resolve system issues
• Strong communication skills to ensure smooth co-ordination in a multi-site working environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Electronics / Communications Engineering. Master's degree preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python/Perl
• Conversant with development tools (compilers, linkers, etc.) and debuggers such as JTAG, GDB etc.,

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