Samsung Semiconductor · 12 hours ago
Staff Engineer, Connectivity Software - WiFi
San Jose, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $253K/yr
8+ years expSamsung Semiconductor is a global leader in technology solutions, seeking highly motivated engineers to join their Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team. The role involves developing software infrastructure and protocol stacks for WLAN chipsets, focusing on MAC Layer concepts and firmware development.
Semiconductor
Responsibilities
Work with 802.11 WLAN chipsets, devices and protocols, including other networking devices
Collaborate with wider teams to for end to end feature deliverables build and maintain production quality Firmware
Design and develop modules in embedded firmware for Samsung’s Wireless Connectivity solutions
Major focus will be implementing, unit testing and fixing issues various features of 802.11 MAC
Qualification
Required
Bachelors with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 8+ years or PhD with 5+ years in field of wireless communication technologies
Excellent coding skills in C in embedded space for firmware development is critical
Ability to debug issues with low-level embedded software, custom/proprietary code and enhancements
WLAN standards, domain knowledge of Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) MAC protocols, WFA protocols and coexistence with other wireless technologies such as BT, UWB and cellular
Knowledge of OFDM, OFDMA principals, beam forming and RF concepts will be additional advantage
Understanding of QoS concepts and data path optimization algorithms
Understanding of the Linux Operating System, kernel and device driver development
Ability to use various debugging tools such as wireshark, testing tools such as WFA test beds, version control tools such as git
Excellent coding skills in C programming languages
Strong understanding of MAC Layer concepts & physical layer (e.g., modulation analysis (OFDM, OFDMA)) Concepts
Experience in developing firmware for wireless communication protocols (WLAN)
Fluency in using lab equipment such as network analyzers, WFA test beds, signal generators, power meters etc
Familiarity with WLAN standards & domain knowledge of Wi-Fi MAC/PHY Specifications
You're inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people
An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding
You're collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches
Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change
Preferred
Knowledge of Python will be additional advantage
Familiarity with other wireless technologies such as BT, Ultra Wide band and Cellular 4G/5G not required but preferred
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
Charitable giving match
4+ weeks of paid time off a year
Stipend for fertility care or adoption
Medical travel support
Virtual vet care for your fur babies
On-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions
Onsite Café and gym
Virtual classes
Flexible environment
Company
Samsung Semiconductor
Samsung Semiconductor, Inc. (SSI) is a multi-billion dollar wide range of industry-leading semiconductor solutions.
Founded in 1974San Jose, California, USA
10001+ employees
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