Senior Engineer, Connectivity Software, UWB - WIFI

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Flexible work options

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor in San Jose, CA is seeking Software Engineers to design and develop embedded firmware for cutting-edge wireless connectivity solutions. This role requires strong skills in C coding and knowledge of 802.11 standards. Candidates with a Bachelor's in Engineering or Computer Science and 5+ years of experience are preferred. The position offers a competitive salary range of $138,000—$206,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits.

Work is primarily onsite with flexible options available, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wireless communication technologies.
• Ability to implement, unit-test, and fix embedded firmware issues.
• Strong understanding of MAC and physical layer concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop embedded firmware for Samsung’s wireless solutions.
• Collaborate to deliver end-to-end features and maintain production-quality firmware.
• Work on 802.11 WLAN chipsets and protocols.

Skills

C coding for embedded firmware development

Debugging low-level embedded software

Knowledge of WLAN standards

Understanding of QoS concepts

Linux operating system knowledge

Python proficiency

Hands-on experience with lab equipment

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s Degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Wireshark

Git

Job description

Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Software Engineers to design and develop embedded firmware for Samsung’s wireless connectivity solutions, focusing on MAC and physical layer modules for 802.11 based WLAN chipsets.

Location: Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy.

Req: 42955

What You’ll Do

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

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 5+ years of relevant industry experience, or 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 issues with low‑level embedded software, custom/proprietary code and enhancements.
• Knowledge of WLAN standards, Wi‑Fi (IEEE 802.11) MAC protocols, WFA protocols and coexistence with other wireless technologies such as BT, UWB and cellular.
• Familiarity with OFDM, OFDMA principles, beamforming and RF concepts.
• Understanding of QoS concepts and data path optimization algorithms.
• Understanding of the Linux operating system, kernel and device driver development.
• Ability to use debugging tools such as Wireshark, testing tools such as WFA test beds, version control tools such as Git.
• Knowledge of Python.
• Experience developing firmware for wireless communication protocols (WLAN).
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment such as network analyzers, WFA test beds, signal generators, power meters.
• Strong understanding of MAC and physical layer concepts, including modulation analysis.
• Inclusive, collaborative, curious, and creative mindset.

What We Offer

We provide a competitive pay range of $138,000—$206,000 USD, incentive opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, wellness programs, fertility and adoption support, virtual veterinary care, and flexible work options.

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.