Wireless AP Firmware Engineer (Hybrid)

Hewlett Packard Enterprise; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Sunnyvale/Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer 2 for Wireless Access Point development. Hybrid work is required, averaging 2 days per week from an HPE office.

You will develop firmware for 802.11 access points, design drivers, and collaborate with hardware teams to shape new products. The role requires strong C skills, Linux kernel experience, and solid knowledge of Wi‑Fi and networking.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C programming and embedded Linux development.
• Deep experience with Linux kernel and OS development.
• Ability to work across the embedded stack: bootloader, device drivers, kernel and user space.
• Solid understanding of 802.11/Wi‑Fi and wired networking protocols.
• Strong knowledge of ARM CPU architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and bring up firmware for new 802.11 access point hardware.
• Design and implement high‑performance device drivers for wireless and wired networking.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to define and shape new products.
• BSP and boardbring up; kernel modules development.
• Partner with data analytics teams to build intelligent, adaptive wireless networks.
• Work closely with customers and product managers to resolve issues and deliver new features.

Skills

C programming

Linux kernel

Embedded stack

802.11 Wi‑Fi

ARM architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or electrical engineering

Job description

Hewlett Packard Enterprise in Sunnyvale/Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Software Engineer 2 for Wireless Access Point development. Hybrid work is required, averaging 2 days per week from an HPE office.

You will develop firmware for 802.11 access points, design drivers, and collaborate with hardware teams to shape new products. The role requires strong C skills, Linux kernel experience, and solid knowledge of Wi‑Fi and networking.