Senior Software Engineer – Wi-Fi Connectivity | iTechstack | Palo Alto, CA

iTechstack; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship available

Hybrid on-site in Palo Alto

Job summary

iTechstack is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Wi‑Fi Connectivity in Palo Alto, CA for a hybrid on-site contract. You will own wireless driver development, 802.11 protocol stacks, firmware integration, and RF performance tuning in a high-impact role with visa sponsorship options.

Requires 5+ years in wireless connectivity, strong C/C++ for embedded Linux, and hands-on experience with 802.11 standards. Hybrid on-site expected 3–4 days/week in Palo Alto.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in CS/EE/Telecommunications or related field.
• 5+ years in wireless connectivity and Wi‑Fi systems.
• Proficient in Linux kernel development and embedded C/C++.
• Experience with 802.11 standards and WPA2/WPA3 security.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize Wi-Fi protocol stacks and device drivers.
• Implement 802.11 MAC/PHY layers and WPA3 security.
• Perform RF calibration and performance benchmarking.
• Debug wireless packet flows with Wireshark and analyzers.
• Collaborate with hardware, RF, firmware and QA teams.
• Ensure IEEE/Wi-Fi Alliance compliance and SLAs.
• Write clean C/C++ for embedded Linux.
• Maintain driver test suites and release runbooks.

Skills

802.11 protocol standards

Linux kernel development

Embedded C/C++

Wi-Fi networking stacks

Firmware debugging

TCP/IP networking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/EE/Telecommunications

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

Wireshark

Job description

Position Summary

Driving advanced wireless connectivity software engineering, Wi-Fi protocol implementation, and embedded network stack optimization in Palo Alto, CA, iTechstack is actively seeking an accomplished Senior Software Engineer specializing in Wi-Fi Connectivity for a high-impact contract professional engagement. In this vital technical role, you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of wireless driver development, 802.11 protocol stacks, firmware integration, and high-performance networking subsystems. Bringing progressive professional experience in embedded systems and wireless connectivity, you will empower global technology enterprises to achieve uncompromised throughput, robust wireless reliability, and ultra-low latency across next-generation connected devices. This prestigious career opportunity offers competitive remuneration, flexible visa sponsorship support (any visa accepted including C2C and W2), and professional growth within a premier global technical recruitment and consulting enterprise.

Detailed Job Description

As a Senior Software Engineer – Wi-Fi Connectivity supporting iTechstack on a hybrid on-site basis in Palo Alto, CA (requiring 3 to 4 days on-site weekly; remote candidates not preferred), you will take full operational, tactical, and technical ownership of wireless connectivity firmware, kernel-level networking drivers, and RF performance tuning. Your day-to-day responsibilities include architecting 802.11 protocol stacks, implementing Wi-Fi MAC/PHY layers, debugging complex wireless packet flows utilizing Wireshark and hardware analyzers, collaborating with hardware and systems engineering squads, and interacting directly with senior technical recruiters like Anusha Amere.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, test, and optimize advanced wireless connectivity software, Wi-Fi protocol stacks, and device drivers.
• Implement 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) MAC layer protocols, security frameworks (WPA3), and power management algorithms.
• Conduct rigorous firmware integration, hardware bring-up, radio frequency (RF) calibration, and performance benchmarking.
• Troubleshoot complex wireless network bottlenecks, packet drops, roaming latency, and multi-client coexistence issues utilizing packet analyzers.
• Collaborate seamlessly with hardware design, RF engineering, firmware development, and quality assurance squads during product lifecycles.
• Ensure strict adherence to IEEE standards, Wi-Fi Alliance certification requirements, and high-availability operational SLAs.
• Author clean, maintainable, and highly efficient C/C++ code for resource-constrained embedded operating systems and Linux kernels.
• Maintain meticulous technical documentation, architectural specifications, driver test suites, and firmware release runbooks.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive professional hands‑on software development experience specializing in wireless connectivity and Wi-Fi systems.
• Strong, demonstrable operational expertise in 802.11 protocol standards, wireless networking stacks, and embedded C/C++ programming.
• Comprehensive working knowledge and practical proficiency in Linux kernel development, driver architecture, and network stack debugging.
• Deep practical experience utilizing wireless sniffers, packet analyzers, signal generators, and hardware debugging tools (JTAG, Oscilloscopes).
• Solid practical grasp of TCP/IP networking protocols, QoS mechanisms, and wireless security standards (WPA2/WPA3).
• Exceptional analytical problem‑solving aptitude, firmware debugging capabilities, and professional stakeholder communication skills.
• Mandatory legal work authorization (any visa accepted including C2C and W2) and physical availability for hybrid on-site operations in Palo Alto, CA (3-4 days/week).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Professional technical certifications in wireless engineering or embedded systems development.
• Prior professional working experience in top-tier semiconductor companies, Wi‑Fi chipset vendors, or multinational consumer electronics enterprises.
• Hands‑on familiarity with Python scripting for automated test harness creation and regression testing.
• Experience utilizing enterprise agile tracking platforms (Jira, Confluence) for sprint task coordination.
• Active participation in IEEE 802.11 working groups, open‑source wireless communities, or embedded Linux forums.

Application Information

• Recruiter: iTechstack Recruitment Division
• Contact Name: Anusha Amere (Senior Technical Recruiter)
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone:
• Company Website: https://www.itechstack.com
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Enterprise Contract Package (C2C & W2 Accepted)
• Deadline: Open until filled (Immediate Palo Alto Wi‑Fi Connectivity Opening)
• Notice Period: Immediate to 2 Weeks Preferred
• Contract Duration: Contract Engagement / Hybrid On-Site (Palo Alto, CA - 3/4 Days a Week)

Recruitment Pro Tip

When applying for this Senior Software Engineer position through iTechstack, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your 802.11 protocol expertise, embedded C/C++ driver development tenure, and confirms your availability for hybrid on-site work in Palo Alto, CA.