Wireless Software Architect (Hybrid)

Cisco

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Remote, USA · Milpitas, US Posted 22 days ago $165,000–$241,400 / year

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TL;DR

As a senior software engineer on Cisco’s wireless team, you will design and develop next-generation enterprise Wi-Fi access point software, focusing on performance and reliability in dense client environments and mission-critical IoT deployments. You’ll work closely with silicon vendors to optimize advanced Wi-Fi 8 chipsets for real-time network intelligence and physical AI applications, integrating Edge AI capabilities directly onto access points using neural processing units (NPUs). Key responsibilities include developing wireless protocols, IoT stacks, and radio coexistence in interference-heavy environments, as well as building model optimization frameworks and real-time ML pipelines. Proficiency in C/C++ on embedded platforms, experience with SoC integration, Linux kernel/driver development, and a strong understanding of Wi-Fi technologies are essential. Preferred qualifications include background in Edge AI, familiarity with Wi-Fi 7/8 features, and experience with agentic coding tools for AI-assisted development workflows.

Skills

C C++ Embedded Systems Linux Kernel Driver Development Edge AI Model Optimization TFLite ONNX Runtime Wireless Technologies 802.11 802.15.4 BLE MLO OFDMA MU-MIMO 6GHz/AFC IoT Stacks Real-Time ML Pipelines NPU DSP Acceleration Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 8

What you'll do

Design and develop next generation enterprise Wi-Fi access point software.
Solve wireless challenges in industrial, medical, and smart office environments.
Work on advanced Wi-Fi protocols and IoT stacks for dense client environments.
Build Edge AI capabilities directly onto access points using NPUs.
Integrate advanced features of Wi-Fi 8 chipsets with software solutions.

What we're looking for

PhD in Engineering or Computer Science with 3+ years of industry experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years.
Strong understanding of wireless technologies and proficiency in C/C++ on embedded platforms.
Experience with embedded systems, SoC integration, Linux kernel/driver development.
Comfortable working across software and hardware boundaries from driver/firmware to cloud platforms.
Background in Edge AI/embedded ML: on-device inference, model quantization, NPU/DSP acceleration.

Market check

Salary context

This $165,000–$241,400 range sits above 75% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$129,900–$221,800

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$144,946–$203,300

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Cisco

Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

Cisco currently has 103 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 103 roles with salary data.

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