Wi-Fi Performance & Simulation Manager

Axius Inc; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech solutions provider is seeking a Senior Manager in Sunnyvale to lead a team solving complex Wi-Fi performance issues. Responsibilities include driving product performance, hiring and training developers, and innovating solutions in C/C++. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in network software development, Wi-Fi protocols, and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on product capabilities and team development.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in network software product development.
• 5+ years experience as an engineering manager or lead engineer.
• Deep understanding of 802.11ac and 802.11n Wi‑Fi protocols.
• C/C++ for real-time, embedded systems.
• Software performance improvement for networking device expertise.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and run a team to solve complex Wi‑Fi performance problems.
• Drive product performance improvements and innovations.
• Lead software developers while also writing code in C/C++.
• Create a simulator backend that drives deployment planning tools and automated testing.
• Develop tools to project best deployment strategies for 802.11ax networks? (note: keep as implied).
• Ensure new products achieve maximum performance from their components.

Skills

Network software product development

Engineering management

802.11ac and 802.11n Wi‑Fi protocols

C/C++ for real-time embedded systems

Software performance improvement

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Linux

Job description

Our client is looking for a senior manager to build and run a team to solve complex problems of Wi‑Fi performance in the real world. You will be responsible for driving our clients products to the highest possible performance, building systems that dynamically retune Wi‑Fi settings as the environment changes, and creating tools that accurately project the best way to deploy 802.11ac Wi‑Fi networks in any situation.

You will hire and train a team of software developers in Sunnyvale, CA and Portland, OR. Acting as a hands‑on software development manager, you will spend about half your time leading your team, and the other half innovating solutions and writing code in C/C++. Your team will analyze real‑world deployments to understand what is working well and what isn’t, while coming up with innovative ways to capture information that can be used as real‑world input for your simulator. Your team will make a simulator that acts as the back‑end engine for deployment planning tools while also providing a way to conduct regular automated testing of Wi‑Fi devices for high performance and reliability. Last but not least, you will play a critical role in ensuring that new products achieve the maximum performance possible from their components.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in network software product development
• 5+ years experience as an engineering manager or lead engineer
• Deep understanding of 802.11ac and 802.11n Wi‑Fi protocols
• C/C++ for real‑time, embedded systems
• Software performance improvement for networking device expertise
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Additional Information

• Experience developing, extending, and using simulators
• Knowledge of BRCM and QCA architectures and chipsets
• Understanding of TCP/IP and IPv6
• OS Experience, especially Linux kernel and driver programming
• Knowledge of Bluetooth/BLE and iBeacon
• Background using Agile, Scrum, Test Driven Development, and Continuous Integration
• Education: BS Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (MS preferred)

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