Wifi Architect

Ovyo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovy is seeking a Wi-Fi Architect based in Philadelphia, requiring 2-3 days of on-site presence. The role emphasizes hands-on validation of wireless infrastructure, conducting detailed performance analyses and exploratory testing of Wi-Fi features across diverse devices.

Applicants should possess in-depth knowledge of Wi-Fi core protocols, proven experience with broadband hardware, and proficiency in diagnostic testing tools. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead technical efforts as part of a dynamic engineering team.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Wi-Fi protocols (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Experience testing broadband gateways, routers, and mesh systems.
• Familiarity with Linux-based embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory testing of Wi-Fi features across devices.
• Oversee validation of SSID management and advanced security.
• Test dense client environments considering interference factors.
• Conduct throughput, latency, and stability testing.
• Analyze logs to isolate defects and document findings.
• Collaborate with project teams to reproduce customer issues.

Skills

Wi-Fi fundamentals

Hands-on hardware experience

Solid technical familiarity with Linux-based systems

Proficiency with diagnostic tools (iPerf, Wireshark)

Ability to effectively work in fast-paced environments

Tools

iPerf

Wireshark

tcpdump

Job description

Location: Philadelphia (2-3 days on-site)

About Ovy

Ovy is a B2B services company providing flexible engineering teams and talent solutions to the streaming, media, satellite, and communications industries. With a global presence across multiple locations (UK, India, Portugal, South Africa, Brazil, US, and Eastern Europe), we deliver a mix of long-term client engagements and shorter consulting projects. Our teams build the platforms that shape how the world consumes video and connects, rapidly accelerating both industry experience and career growth.

About Role

LeThe role requires a hands‑on, solution‑focused Wi‑Fi Architect with deep technical knowledge of wireless infrastructure and CPE architecture. Operating on‑site in Philadelphia for 2-3 days a week, you will act as a critical technical anchor, leading exploratory testing, validation, and performance optimization for next‑generation hardware. You will collaborate directly with cross‑functional project teams to identify edge cases, triage complex issues, and ensure seamless connectivity.

Responsibilities

• iesExploratory & Feature Testing: Perform robust, unscripted exploratory testing of Wi‑Fi features across diverse CPE devices, including Gateways, Routers, and Extende
• rs.Wi‑Fi Functionality Validation: Oversee and validate core features such as SSID creation/management, advanced security modes (WPA2/WPA3, WPS), band/client steering, mesh behavior, and multi‑AP roaming/handoff scenari
• os.Real‑World Scenario Simulation: Test dense client environments with multiple device types (mobile, laptops, IoT, smart TVs) while accounting for interference, channel congestion, and environmental variatio
• ns.Performance & Stability Validation: Conduct rigorous throughput, latency, and packet loss analyses, alongside long‑duration soak and stress testing to ensure carrier‑grade stabili
• ty.Triage & Log Analysis: Analyze system traces, logs, and packet captures to isolate root causes. Log high‑quality defects equipped with detailed observations and clear reproduction ste
• ps.Agile Collaboration: Partner closely with developers, architects, and product teams to share exploratory findings, reproduce complex customer‑reported issues, and suggest proactive test strategies based on system desi

Requirements

• entsWi‑Fi Fundamentals: A strong, comprehensive understanding of 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi‑Fi 4/5/6) core protocols and 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz frequency ba
• nds.Hands‑on Hardware Experience: Proven experience testing and validating broadband gateways, routers, and mesh/extender syst
• ems.Operating Systems: Solid technical familiarity working within Linux‑based embedded syst
• ems.Testing Toolkit: Professional proficiency with industry‑standard diagnostic and capture tools including iPerf, Wireshark, tcpdump, and various desktop/mobile Wi‑Fi analyzer applicati
• ons.Project Delivery: Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment, shifting quickly between high‑level architectural tracking and deep‑dive technical troubleshoot