Senior Engineer, Connectivity Software, UWB - WIFI

Samsungsemiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4+ weeks of paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

Samsungsemiconductor in San Jose is hiring a Software Engineer for Wireless Connectivity to develop and maintain software modules for WLAN chipsets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust firmware solutions.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree and considerable experience in wireless communications, particularly in MAC layer protocols. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical coverage, and a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in wireless communication technologies.
• Experience in developing firmware for wireless communication protocols.
• Proficiency with debugging tools and lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MAC and physical layer software for WLAN chipsets.
• Collaborate to deliver production-ready firmware.
• Implement unit tests and debug various MAC features.

Skills

Excellent coding skills in C

WLAN standards knowledge

Ability to debug low-level embedded software

Knowledge of OFDM and RF concepts

Understanding of QoS concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Wireshark

Git

Job description

Software Engineer – Wireless Connectivity

Develop and maintain MAC and physical layer software modules for 802.11 WLAN chipsets and UWB chipsets. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver production‑ready firmware and perform unit testing and debugging.

Location

Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA headquarters.

What You’ll Do

• Work with 802.11 WLAN chipsets, devices, and protocols, including other networking devices
• Collaborate with wider teams to build and maintain production quality firmware for end‑to‑end feature deliverables
• Design and develop modules in embedded firmware for Samsung’s wireless connectivity solutions
• Implement, unit test, and fix issues for various MAC features of 802.11

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or computer science with 5+ years of industry experience, Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 0+ years in wireless communication technologies
• Excellent coding skills in C for embedded firmware development
• Ability to debug low‑level embedded software, custom code, and enhancements
• WLAN standards knowledge; domain expertise in Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11) MAC protocols, WFA protocols, and coexistence with BT, UWB, and cellular
• Knowledge of OFDM, OFDMA principles, beamforming, and RF concepts is an advantage
• Understanding of QoS concepts and data‑path optimization algorithms
• Understanding of Linux, kernel, and device‑driver development
• Proficiency with debugging tools such as Wireshark, WFA test beds, and version control tools such as Git
• Knowledge of Python is an advantage
• Familiarity with BT, Ultra‑Wide Band, and 4G/5G is preferred but not required
• Strong understanding of MAC layer concepts and physical layer (e.g., OFDM, OFDMA) principles
• Experience in developing firmware for wireless communication protocols (WLAN)
• Fluency in using lab equipment such as network analyzers, WFA test beds, signal generators, and power meters
• Familiarity with WLAN standards and Wi‑Fi MAC/PHY specifications
• You’re inclusive, adapting your style to diverse global norms
• Curiosity and resilience in learning and applying data to build understanding
• Collaboration, relationship building, and willingness to support others
• Innovative, creative, and adaptive to change

Benefits

• Pay Range: $138,000 – $206,000 USD
• 4+ weeks of paid time off per year, holidays, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans
• Flexible work environment with onsite and virtual options
• Wellness programs, including on‑demand therapy and fitness resources
• Charitable giving match and community opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal‑opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.