WI-FI Application Engineer

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

MediaTek Research Lab Inc. in San Jose, California, is seeking a talented application engineer with experience in technical program management. This role involves supporting Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth combo products, requiring effective collaboration with internal teams and customers.

The candidate should have a computer science or engineering background, strong communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams. Excellent compensation and benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, are offered.

Qualifications

• Computer science or engineering related background.
• Willingness to learn computer networking and Wi‑Fi technology.
• Can-do mentality and solid issue-solving methodology.

Responsibilities

• Play a key technical support role for Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth combo products.
• Support MediaTek chipsets at customer sites.
• Collaborate with the internal R&D team for failure/root-cause analysis.

Skills

Computer networking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Embedded software knowledge

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Chariot

Veriwave

PCIe

WPA2

OpenWrt

Job description

MediaTek USA is looking for applicants who have solid experience in application engineering with strong technical program management experience. The candidate will play a key technical support role in support for our Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth combo products in the CE market including TV, Smart Speakers, and Streaming Sticks. The applicant will be responsible for supporting MediaTek chipsets at the customer site with close collaboration with our internal R&D team to drive cross‑functional teams for failure/root‑cause analysis and implement corrective action measures across MediaTek. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and rapidly changing environment requiring efficient and timely decision making. Strong communication skills toward internal stakeholders and customers and the ability to lead and develop new processes and ideas. MediaTek has many successful CE products in the market and we keep looking for talents with solid systematic analysis and project‑leading skills. Welcome to join and grow with us.

Requirements

• Computer science or engineering related background
• Willingness and ability to learn computer networking and Wi‑Fi technology
• Can‑do mentality and solid issue‑solving methodology; not afraid to take on challenges or face obstacles
• Passionate and persistent to strive for exceeding customer expectations and ensure priority in satisfying our customers
• Shows integrity and leadership with tasks in hand; relentlessly focuses on delivering results once committed

Preferred Requirements

• Any of the following capabilities is a plus to us
• Knowledge of embedded software for Linux, OpenWrt, prprlWrt, and RDK‑B
• Strong background in networking protocols including TCP, UDP, VLAN, and NAT
• Experience with wired and wireless throughput testing including Chariot, ACE Channel Emulators, Veriwave, and Octoscope (Keysight, Anritsu)
• Familiarity with Wi‑Fi rate adaptation, Wi‑Fi Direct, HostAPD, WPA Supplicant, and Wi‑Fi Aware – a plus
• Familiarity with hardware interfaces such as PCIe, RGMII, I2S, UART, and USB
• Knowledge of security requirements: WPA2, 802.11i, 802.1X, VPN (IPsec, L2TP)
• Wired technology experience: 802.3 Ethernet (100/1000/2500BASE‑T), 802.3af PoE, DOCSIS 3.0, GPON – a plus
• Experience working with US/EU broadband internet service providers
• Effectively communicate customer requirements to R&D teams with multiple regions and international sites
• Technical project management experience – a plus
• Strong business communication capability both in written and verbal – a must

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $180K–$260K
• Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short‑ and long‑term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will depend on the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.
• MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, 401(k) and more.

MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.