Staff Engineer, Connectivity Software - WiFi

Samsung Semiconductor

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Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$163,000–$253,000 / yr
Posted
12 days ago
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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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TL;DR · Staff Engineer, Connectivity Software - WiFi

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Samsung Semiconductor Inc.’s Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team is hiring a Senior Engineer to develop software infrastructure and protocol stacks for 802.11 based WLAN chipsets, focusing on MAC Layer concepts and firmware development. The role involves designing and developing embedded firmware modules for data and control paths in various WLAN and UWB chipsets, implementing features, conducting unit testing, and debugging issues using tools like Wireshark and Git. Candidates should have a strong background in C programming, Linux kernel and device driver development, and experience with wireless communication protocols such as IEEE 802.11 MAC/PHY Specifications. Knowledge of OFDM, OFDMA principles, and QoS concepts is advantageous, along with familiarity with Bluetooth, UWB, and cellular technologies.

Skills

C Linux Git Wireshark WFA test beds IEEE 802.11 OFDM OFDMA Python BT UWB Cellular 4G/5G MAC Layer PHY Specifications QoS Data path optimization algorithms RF concepts Network analyzers Signal generators Power meters

What you'll do

  • Design and develop MAC and physical layer software modules for WLAN chipsets.
  • Implement, unit test, and fix issues related to various features of 802.11 MAC protocols.
  • Collaborate on building and maintaining production-quality firmware for wireless connectivity solutions.
  • Debug low-level embedded software and custom/proprietary code in the firmware development process.
  • Utilize debugging tools like Wireshark and version control systems such as Git for project management.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Expertise in C programming for embedded firmware development and debugging low-level software.
  • Deep understanding of IEEE 802.11 MAC protocols, Wi-Fi standards, and coexistence with other wireless technologies.
  • Knowledge of OFDM/OFDMA principles, beamforming, and RF concepts.
  • Experience developing firmware for wireless communication protocols (WLAN) and fluency in using lab equipment.
  • Strong ability to use debugging tools like Wireshark and version control systems such as Git.

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