Staff Connectivity Software Engineer - UWB/WiFi

Samsung Semiconductor Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 253,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Staff Engineer for Connectivity Software (UWB/WiFi). You will design and implement embedded firmware and MAC/PHY modules for WLAN/UWB chipsets, collaborating across teams to deliver reliable firmware and features.

The role emphasizes strong C programming, Linux kernel familiarity, debugging with Wireshark, and hands-on hardware lab work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science required.
• 10+ years of wireless/embedded experience or 8+ with MS/PhD.
• Strong C programming and embedded firmware skills.
• Knowledge of WLAN/MAC/PHY and related protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MAC/PHY firmware for WLAN/UWB chipsets.
• Design, implement, and test embedded firmware modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end feature delivery.
• Debug and fix issues in low-level embedded software and drivers.

Skills

C programming

Embedded firmware

802.11 MAC protocols

Linux kernel

Wireshark

Git

Python

WFA test beds

OFDM/OFDMA

Beamforming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS

Master's degree in Engineering/CS

Tools

Git

Wireshark

WFA test beds

Job description

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Staff Engineer for Connectivity Software (UWB/WiFi). You will design and implement embedded firmware and MAC/PHY modules for WLAN/UWB chipsets, collaborating across teams to deliver reliable firmware and features.

The role emphasizes strong C programming, Linux kernel familiarity, debugging with Wireshark, and hands-on hardware lab work in a fast-paced environment.