Job Description

Role Name: Wi-Fi Architect

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Client: Comcast

Duration: 12 Months Contract + Possible Extension

Contract Type: 1099

Rate: $80-$100/hr on 1099

Visa: GC

Experience: 15+ Years

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly experienced Wi-Fi Architect with 15+ years of experience in Wi-Fi technologies, IEEE 802.11 standards, Linux networking, Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) EasyMesh, and RDK-B. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with Wi-Fi user-space components, Linux kernel networking, Wi-Fi driver development, interoperability testing, WFA certification, and broadband operator deployments. The candidate will be responsible for driving end-to-end EasyMesh development, architecture, certification, interoperability, operator adoption, and engineering best practices within the RDK-B ecosystem.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end EasyMesh development within the RDK-B framework, including architecture, implementation, interoperability, testing, and operator deployment.
• Participate actively in the RDK-B EasyMesh Working Group and collaborate with industry stakeholders to develop and commercialize RDK-B EasyMesh solutions.
• Drive Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) EasyMesh certification programs, including test planning, execution, troubleshooting, and resolution of certification failures.
• Lead interoperability testing with third-party EasyMesh controllers such as Airties and validate solutions against operator-specific deployment requirements.
• Work directly with cable and broadband operators to understand feature requirements, address field issues, and align product roadmaps.
• Define and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, code quality processes, and CI/CD practices across the engineering team.
• Provide technical direction on Wi-Fi architecture, Linux networking, Wi-Fi drivers, and EasyMesh implementations.
• Collaborate with engineering, testing, product, and operator teams to deliver reliable and scalable Wi-Fi solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex Wi-Fi, networking, interoperability, and certification issues across development and production environments.

REQUIRED SKILLS

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n, IEEE 802.11ac, IEEE 802.11ax, IEEE 802.11be, Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6/6E, Wi-Fi 7, WFA EasyMesh, RDK-B, wpa_supplicant, hostapd, iw, nl80211, Linux Kernel, Wi-Fi Driver Development, cfg80211, C, C++, Python, Java, TCP/IP, DHCP, 802.1X, EAP, Wireshark, tcpdump, Sigma-DUT, QuickTrack, WFA Certification, Wi-Fi Interoperability Testing, Git, Perforce, SVN, Jira, Buganizer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

15+ years of overall experience in Wi-Fi, wireless networking, embedded systems, or related technologies. Deep expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi architecture. Strong hands-on experience with WFA EasyMesh and Wi-Fi interoperability. Strong Linux kernel and Wi-Fi driver development experience. Strong programming experience in C and C++. Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi user-space tools including wpa_supplicant, hostapd, iw, and nl80211. Experience with RDK-B is highly preferred. Experience with WFA certification tools and certification processes. Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, 802.1X/EAP, and network troubleshooting. Experience working with broadband, cable, or telecom operators is highly preferred. Strong communication and technical leadership skills.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• RDK-B EasyMesh development and deployment.
• Wi-Fi Alliance EasyMesh certification.
• Third-party EasyMesh controller interoperability, including Airties.
• Operator-specific Wi-Fi deployment and field troubleshooting.
• CI/CD, software quality standards, and engineering best practices.

For applications and inquiries, contact:hirings@openkyber.com

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