Staff Connectivity Software Engineer - UWB/WiFi Firmware

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San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 163,000 - 253,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

4+ weeks PTO
Medical/Dental/Vision
401k
Onsite cafe & gym
Flexible work environment

Job summary

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. in San Jose, CA is hiring a Staff Engineer to develop MAC/firmware for 802.11 WLAN and UWB chipsets. The role emphasizes embedded C development, Linux driver work, and RF concepts, with daily onsite presence in alignment with the Flexible Work policy.

You will design, implement, and test MAC/PHY firmware, collaborate with multiple teams, and contribute to end-to-end feature delivery across WLAN devices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years of experience or Master's with 8+ years, PhD with 5+ in wireless tech.
  • Strong C programming skills for embedded firmware development.
  • Experience with WLAN MAC/PHY concepts and RF design basics.
  • Proficient in Linux kernel and device driver development.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain MAC/firmware modules for 802.11 WLAN and UWB.
  • Design, implement, and test embedded firmware for wireless connectivity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for end-to-end feature delivery.
  • Perform unit tests and debug firmware issues in 802.11 MAC features.

Skills

C programming
Embedded firmware
802.11 MAC
Wi-Fi WLAN standards
Linux kernel
Wireshark
Python
Debug embedded
Team collaboration
Beamforming RF

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git
WFA test beds
Debugging tools
Lab equipment familiarity

Job description

Samsung Semiconductor Inc. in San Jose, CA is hiring a Staff Engineer to develop MAC/firmware for 802.11 WLAN and UWB chipsets. The role emphasizes embedded C development, Linux driver work, and RF concepts, with daily onsite presence in alignment with the Flexible Work policy.

You will design, implement, and test MAC/PHY firmware, collaborate with multiple teams, and contribute to end-to-end feature delivery across WLAN devices.

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