This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$152,150–$202,747
— the shaded band above.
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versus about
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Based on 240 similar postings.
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Listed pay typically runs
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#Software Engineer - WLAN joins the WLAN HAL-PHY firmware team to serve as a technical anchor for next-generation WLAN chipsets. This role involves writing production-quality C/C++ firmware in resource-constrained embedded environments, specifically developing WLAN offload firmware on dedicated co-processor cores. The engineer will drive architectural decisions, perform silicon validation, and resolve complex RF system performance issues using specialized test equipment. The work focuses on 802.11be standards, optimizing for throughput and latency while collaborating with chip designers and hardware engineers. The team utilizes an AI-first development culture, requiring the use of tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and Cursor for firmware generation. Additionally, the role involves leveraging MCP server toolchains for symbol navigation, register lookup, and crash triage to manage complex firmware failures across the full development lifecycle.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
WLAN
Bluetooth
Python
TCP/IP
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
OFDMA
MIMO
Test Automation
RF
PHY
Wireless Communications
Digital Communications
Performance Benchmarking