Embedded Wi- fi developer /Senior Developer – Embedded Wi-Fi/Networking

Value Innovation Labs; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Value Innovation Labs is seeking an accomplished senior embedded software architect to design and implement Wi‑Fi and networking solutions for wireless products. You will craft C/C++ applications, optimize Linux-based systems, and collaborate across hardware, firmware, QA, and system engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of hands-on experience in the Wi‑Fi domain, deep C and Linux expertise, and strong leadership to guide architecture and

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on software development in the Wi-Fi/wireless domain.
• Strong expertise in C programming for embedded Linux.
• Solid Linux fundamentals: processes, memory, IPC, sockets, debugging.
• Deep knowledge of Wi-Fi protocols and networking stacks.
• Experience with embedded Linux platforms and drivers.
• TCP/IP networking, routing, DHCP, DNS, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with Git, build systems, cross-compilation, and CI/CD.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and architect embedded Wi-Fi and networking solutions for wireless products.
• Develop and optimize C/C++ applications and system software for embedded Linux.
• Work with Wi-Fi protocols, networking stacks, TCP/IP, Ethernet, and related tech.
• Develop Linux-based embedded systems, drivers, middleware, and networking components.
• Collaborate on architecture and make design decisions across teams.
• Troubleshoot complex Wi‑Fi, connectivity, and performance issues.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Participate in requirements, architecture, and production support.

Skills

Wi-Fi networking

C programming

Linux fundamentals

Embedded systems

TCP/IP networking

Debugging tools

Git / CI/CD

Architecture & design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

GDB

Valgrind

Wireshark

Cross-compilation

Buildroot/OpenWrt

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and architect embedded Wi-Fi and networking solutions for wireless products and platforms.


• Develop and optimize C/C++ applications and system-level software for embedded Linux environments.


• Work extensively with Wi-Fi protocols, networking stacks, TCP/IP, Ethernet, DHCP, DNS, routing, and related technologies.


• Develop, debug, and enhance Linux-based embedded systems, drivers, middleware, and networking components.


• Analyze system architecture and contribute to technical design, architecture, and implementation decisions.


• Troubleshoot complex Wi-Fi, connectivity, performance, and system-level issues.


• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, QA, and system engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.


• Perform code reviews, debugging, performance optimization, unit testing, and integration testing.


• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance on embedded networking development.


• Participate in requirements analysis, architecture design, development, integration, and production support.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, primarily in the Wi-Fi/wireless networking domain.


• Strong expertise in C programming and embedded software development.


• Solid understanding of Linux fundamentals, including processes, memory, IPC, sockets, system calls, and debugging.


• Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi technologies and networking protocols.


• Hands‑on experience developing software for embedded systems and Linux‑based platforms.


• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking, Ethernet, routing, DHCP, DNS, sockets, and network troubleshooting.


• Experience with embedded system architecture and software design.


• Proficiency with debugging tools such as GDB, Valgrind, Wireshark, and Linux command-line utilities.


• Experience working with Git, build systems, cross-compilation, and CI/CD in embedded environments.


• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Wi-Fi drivers, firmware, WLAN stacks, or networking middleware.


• Knowledge of 802.11 standards, WPA/WPA2/WPA3, security, roaming, and wireless performance optimization.


• Experience with OpenWrt, Yocto, Buildroot, or similar embedded Linux platforms.


• Exposure to RTOS, ARM-based platforms, device drivers, and board-level development.


• Experience designing scalable and high-performance networking architectures.