Wi-Fi Automation Engineer

TALENT Software Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a Wi‑Fi Automation Engineer in Santa Clara, CA, to design and execute test plans for Wi‑Fi routers and solutions. The role requires expertise in Wi‑Fi standards, network debugging, and automation tools. Candidates should have experience with testing Wi‑Fi performance and possess strong analytical skills. This full-time position offers a pay range of $45–$50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Wi‑Fi standards and RF fundamentals.
• Experience with Wi‑Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
• Proficiency in network debugging and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for Wi‑Fi solutions.
• Perform functional and performance testing of Wi‑Fi networks.
• Analyze Wi‑Fi extenders for coverage optimization.

Skills

Wi‑Fi standards

RF fundamentals

wireless security protocols

network debugging

Python

packet analysis

Tools

Wireshark

Veri Wave

IXIA Chariot

Spirent

Job description

Wi‑Fi Automation Engineer – Santa Clara, CA

Base pay range: $45.00/hr – $50.00/hr

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full time

Job function: Other

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of 802.11 Wi‑Fi standards, RF fundamentals, and wireless security protocols.
• Experience working with Wi‑Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
• Experience working with band steering and cloud‑managed Wi‑Fi solutions.
• Experience working with roaming protocols like 802.11k and 802.11v and AP/extender configuration.
• Proficiency in network debugging, packet analysis, troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with test automation using Python, shell scripting or similar tools.
• Experience with industry standard Wi‑Fi test tools such as Veri Wave, IXIA Chariot, Alethea, Spirent and packet debuggers like Wireshark and Omni Peek.
• Experience in developing test strategies and executing them with automation or manual testing.
• Basic knowledge of networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DHCP, RADIUS, etc.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute test plans for Wi‑Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
• Perform functional, performance, and stress testing to evaluate Wi‑Fi range, throughput, and reliability.
• Perform Wi‑Fi roaming performance testing using 802.11k and 802.11v to ensure seamless handoff between devices.
• Test and analyze Wi‑Fi extenders for coverage optimization, latency, and backhaul performance.
• Utilize Wi‑Fi testing tools (Wireshark, iperf, etc.) to capture and analyze network performance.
• Stay updated on Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7 advancements and integrate best practices into test strategies.