Design and implement embedded Linux software for WiFi and GPON products, focusing on WiFi driver and L2/L3 forwarding development, kernel and device-driver work, architecture evolution, refactoring, debugging, root-cause analysis, and cross-team collaboration to deliver customer-facing features.
Experienced embedded Linux engineer having strong expertise in software architecture design, Wifi, xPON ONT system development, and L2/L3 forwarding software. Skilled in ARM/MIPS architecture, device driver development, and debugging in embedded systems. Proficient in C, scripting languages, and Linux kernel programming, with hands-on experience in low level Wifi SW development and bug fixing. Focused on delivering high-quality, customer-oriented features and maintaining effective cross-team collaboration. NIFN2026
Responsibilities- Customer specification and requirement analysis together with product manager and product architecture
- Software design and implementation according to product and technical specification
- Embedded Linux software development for Network protocols, Wifi, layer 2/3 data forwarding, GPON
- Responsible for continuous software module refactoring and architecture evolution and new feature addition.
Analysing, debugging and fixing customer issues. Doing Root Cause Analysis and defining and implementing preventive actions.
NIFN2026
You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecom or equivalent
- 7 to 15 years of experience in network SW development projects primarily on Wifi.
- Experience in 802.11 specifications.
- Wifi driver development/intergration/bug fixing expertise.
- Wifi 6,7 knowledge with RRM.
- Good understanding of WiFi control and data paths on Qualcomm or similar WiFi SoCs
- Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi security protocols, including WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X/EAP
- Experience with wireless debugging and validation tools such as iw, iperf, and chipset-specific utilities (e.g., QXDM/QCAT for Qualcomm)
- Hands-on experience with the Linux networking stack (wpa_supplicant, hostapd, netlink)
It would be nice if you also had
- Good knowledge in software design and development, well understanding on the embedded Linux and OPENWRT, PurpleOS system
- Proficient in C/C++ and Script programming languages
- Development experience in Network layer 2/3 data forwarding development
- Development experience in GPON, ONT, home gateway products or wifi Extenders.
- Fluency in technical writing and communication skills
Nokia Mumbai, Maharashtra, IND Office
Mumbai, India
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