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About Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor is the global semiconductor business unit of Samsung Electronics, designing and manufacturing memory chips, logic semiconductors, and foundry solutions for a broad range of applications.
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Senior Engineer, Connectivity Software, UWB - WIFI joins the Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team to develop software infrastructure, framework, and protocol stack for 802.11 based WLAN chipsets. This role involves designing and developing MAC and physical layer software modules for various WLAN and UWB chipsets, focusing on implementing, unit testing, and fixing features of the 802.11 MAC. The candidate will build production-quality firmware and manage data and control paths. Key technical requirements include expert C programming in an embedded space, knowledge of Linux operating systems, kernel development, and device drivers. Essential skills involve Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) protocols, WFA standards, and coexistence with Bluetooth and cellular technologies. The role utilizes tools like Wireshark, Git, and Python while requiring familiarity with RF concepts such as OFDM, OFDMA, beamforming, and various lab equipment like network analyzers and signal generators.
Develop and maintain production-quality firmware for 802.11 based WLAN chipsets.
Design and develop embedded firmware modules for Samsung’s Wireless Connectivity solutions.
Implement, unit test, and debug features of the 802.11 MAC layer.
Develop software infrastructure and protocol stacks for various WLAN and UWB chipsets.
Debug issues in low-level embedded software and proprietary code using tools like Wireshark.
Optimize data path algorithms and manage Quality of Service (QoS) concepts.
Utilize lab equipment such as network analyzers, signal generators, and power meters to validate performance.
What we're looking for
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years of experience, Master’s with 8+ years, or PhD with 5+ years in wireless communication technologies.
Critical expertise in C programming for embedded firmware development and debugging low-level software.
Deep knowledge of Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) MAC protocols, WFA protocols, and coexistence with BT, UWB, and cellular technologies.
Understanding of physical layer concepts including OFDM, OFDMA, beamforming, and RF principles.
Knowledge of Linux Operating System, kernel, and device driver development.
Proficiency in using debugging tools like Wireshark, git, and various lab equipment such as network analyzers and signal generators.
Familiarity with Python programming is preferred.
Understanding of QoS concepts and data path optimization algorithms.
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