MediaTek ยท 4 days ago
WI-FI Application Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$180K/yr - $260K/yrMediaTek USA is looking for applicants with solid experience in application engineering and technical program management. The role involves supporting Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth products and collaborating with R&D teams for technical support and analysis.
Internet of ThingsSemiconductorWireless
Responsibilities
Play a key technical support role in support for our Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth combo products in the CE market including TV, Smart Speakers, Streaming Sticks
Support MediaTek chipsets at the customer site with close collaboration with our internal R&D team to drive cross functional teams for failure / root cause analysis and implement corrective action measures across MediaTek
Adapt to a dynamic and rapidly changing environment requiring efficient and timely decision making
Strong communication skills toward internal stakeholders and customers and the ability to lead and develop new processes and ideas
Strive exceeding customer expectations and ensure priority in satisfying our customers
Show integrity and leadership with tasks in-hand
Relentlessly focus on delivering result once committed
Effectively communicate customer requirements to R&D teams with multiple regions between international sites
Qualification
Required
Computer science or engineering related background
Willingness and ability to learn computer networking and Wi Fi technology
Can do mentality and solid issue solving methodology. Not afraid to take on challenges or face obstacles
Passionate and persistent to strive exceeding customer expectations and ensure priority in satisfying our customers
Shows integrity and leadership with tasks in-hand. Relentlessly focus on delivering result once committed
Preferred
Knowledge of embedded SW for Linux, OpenWrt/, prprlWrt, RDK-B
Strong background in networking protocols including TCP, /UDP, VLAN, NAT
Experienced with wired and wireless throughput testing including Chariot, ACE Channel Emulators, Veriwave, and Octoscope (Keysight, Anritsu)
Familiar with Wi-Fi rate adaptation, Wi-Fi Direct, HostAPD, WPA Supplicant, Wi-Fi Aware is a plus
Familiarity with H/W interfaces such as PCIe, RGMII, I2S, UART, USB, etc
Knowledge of Security Requirements: WPA2, 802.11i, 802.1X, VPN (IPsec, L2TP)
Wireless Technology: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, 802.11ax, 802.11be, Bluetooth 5.2
Wired Technology: 802.3 Ethernet (100/1000/2500BASE-T), 802.3af PoE, DOCSIS 3.0, GPON a plus
Experience working with US/EU broadband internet service providers
Effectively communicate customer requirements to R&D teams with multiple regions between international sites
Technical project management experience is a plus
Strong business communication capability both in written and verbal is a must
Benefits
Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Parental leave
401K
Company
MediaTek
MediaTek Inc. is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company that provides system-on-chip solutions for wireless communications.
Founded in 1997
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2001-07-23IPO
Leadership Team
Jack Hu
Developer Relations Manager - MediaTek Labs
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