Connectivity Software Engineer, Consumer Devices

OpenAI; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 293,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Connectivity Software Engineer to design and optimize wireless connectivity features across its product ecosystem. The candidate will work on Bluetooth/BLE and Wi-Fi features, addressing performance under real-world RF constraints. Strong C/C++ skills and Linux experience are essential. Compensation ranges from $293K to $325K plus equity, with a hybrid work model in California.

Qualifications

• Deep experience shipping wireless features on Linux-based products.
• Highly proficient in C/C++ with scripting experience (Python or shell).
• Hands-on experience with BlueZ, wpa_supplicant/hostapd.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug Bluetooth/BLE and Wi-Fi features.
• Optimize link performance for connectivity.
• Contribute to OTA-safe configuration and diagnostics.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Wireless feature shipping experience

Systems debugging

Bluetooth/BLE knowledge

Wi-Fi knowledge

Tools

BlueZ

wpa_supplicant

NetworkManager

Wireshark

Job description

Connectivity Software Engineer, Consumer Devices

San Francisco, CA – Remote or hybrid with 4 days in office per week. Relocation assistance offered.

About the Role

OpenAI is seeking a Connectivity Software Engineer to design, implement, and optimize wireless connectivity features across our product ecosystem. You’ll work at the intersection of systems software, wireless standards, and hardware integration—building robust pairing and provisioning flows, debugging low‑level protocols, and driving performance under real‑world RF constraints. You will also support certification, field interoperability, and fleet‑scale connectivity infrastructure.

In this role, you will:

• Design, implement, and debug Bluetooth/BLE and Wi‑Fi features across kernel drivers, BlueZ/wpa_supplicant/hostapd, and systemd/D‑Bus services.
• Deliver robust pairing, bonding, and provisioning flows (GATT/GAP, LE Audio/LC3, WPA3/802.1X, captive portals, NAN).
• Optimize link performance: throughput, latency, jitter, roaming, coexistence (BT↔Wi‑Fi), and power modes (TWT, WoWLAN).
• Build reliable network management using NetworkManager, nl80211/cfg80211/mac80211, DNS/DHCP/mDNS, P2P/SoftAP.
• Instrument and analyze with packet captures and tooling (btmon/hcidump, Wireshark, iperf, eBPF/perf, spectrum sniffers).
• Drive interoperability and certification readiness (Bluetooth SIG, Wi‑Fi Alliance) and resolve field issues with root‑cause fixes.
• Contribute to OTA‑safe configuration, telemetry, and diagnostics for fleet‑scale operation.

You might thrive in this role if you:

• Have deep experience shipping wireless features on Linux‑based products.
• Are highly proficient in C/C++ with scripting experience (Python or shell) and systems debugging (gdb, strace, logs, packet traces).
• Possess deep knowledge of Bluetooth Classic/BLE (HCI, L2CAP, GATT/GAP, profiles) and Wi‑Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, WPA2/3, nl80211, NAN).
• Bring hands‑on experience with BlueZ, wpa_supplicant/hostapd, NetworkManager, and driver bring‑up on ARM64 or x86 platforms.
• Have a proven track record of improving real‑world performance and reliability under RF constraints.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with LE Audio (LC3), BLE Mesh, advanced roaming (802.11k/v/r), QoS/WMM, multicast/IGMP.
• Coexistence tuning across radios (BT/Wi‑Fi/UWB/mmWave) and antenna/RF fundamentals with test equipment workflows.
• Familiarity with UWB (IEEE 802.15.4z, FiRa) ranging/integration; mmWave/Wi‑Gig (802.11ad/ay).
• Experience with security and provisioning at scale (EAP‑TLS, device identity, secure boot, disk/network hardening).
• Background in building factory test, interoperability, and certification test plans; upstream/open‑source contributions.

Compensation

$293 K – $325 K + equity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.

Background checks will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.