Staff Engineer, Connectivity Software - WiFi

<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Please Note:</strong></span></p> <p>To provide the best candidate experience amidst our high application volumes, each candidate is limited to 10 applications across all open jobs within a 6-month period.&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Advancing the World’s Technology Together</strong></span></p> <p>Our technology solutions power the tools you use every day--including smartphones, electric vehicles, hyperscale data centers, IoT devices, and so much more. Here, you’ll have an opportunity to be part of a global leader whose innovative designs are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and powering the future.&nbsp;</p> <p>We believe innovation and growth are driven by an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We’re dedicated to empowering people to be their true selves. Together, we’re building a better tomorrow for our employees, customers, partners, and communities.</p></div><p></p> <p>The Samsung Semiconductor Inc., Wireless Connectivity Software Engineering team is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic engineers to join our team in developing software infrastructure, framework, and protocol stack for 802.11 based WLAN chipsets. We are looking for engineers with expertise in MAC Layer concepts and firmware development. As a member of the WLAN Software team, you will be responsible for developing software modules for the data path and control path in MAC and physical layer of various WLAN chipsets.</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Location: </span>Daily onsite presence at our San Jose, CA&nbsp; headquarters in alignment with our Flexible Work policy</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What You’ll Do</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li>Work with 802.11 WLAN chipsets, devices and protocols, including other networking devices</li> <li>Collaborate with wider teams to for end to end feature deliverables build and maintain production quality Firmware</li> <li>Design and develop modules in embedded firmware for Samsung’s Wireless Connectivity solutions</li> <li>Major focus will be implementing, unit testing and fixing issues various features of 802.11 MAC</li> </ul> <p><strong style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">What You Bring</span></strong></p> <p></p> <ul> <li>Bachelors with 10+ years of relevant industry experience, or Masters with 8+ years or PhD with 5+ years in field of wireless communication technologies.</li> <li>Excellent coding skills in C in embedded space for firmware development is critical.</li> <li>Ability to debug issues with low-level embedded software, custom/proprietary code and enhancements.</li> <li>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.</li> <li>Knowledge of OFDM, OFDMA principals, beam forming and RF concepts will be additional advantage.</li> <li>Understanding of QoS concepts and data path optimization algorithms.</li> <li>Understanding of the Linux Operating System, kernel and device driver development.</li> <li>Ability to use various debugging tools such as wireshark, testing tools such as WFA test beds, version control tools such as git.</li> <li>Knowledge of Python will be additional advantage</li> <li>Familiarity with other wireless technologies such as BT, Ultra Wide band and Cellular 4G/5G not required but preferred.</li> <li>Excellent coding skills in C programming languages.</li> <li>Strong understanding of MAC Layer concepts &amp; physical layer (e.g., modulation analysis (OFDM, OFDMA)) Concepts.</li> <li>Experience in developing firmware for wireless communication protocols (WLAN).</li> <li>Fluency in using lab equipment such as network analyzers, WFA test beds, signal generators, power meters etc.</li> <li>Familiarity with WLAN standards &amp; domain knowledge of Wi-Fi MAC/PHY Specifications.</li> <li>You’re inclusive, adapting your style to the situation and diverse global norms of our people.</li> <li>An avid learner, you approach challenges with curiosity and resilience, seeking data to help build understanding.</li> <li>You’re collaborative, building relationships, humbly offering support and openly welcoming approaches.</li> <li>Innovative and creative, you proactively explore new ideas and adapt quickly to change.</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">#LI-VL1</span></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong>What We Offer<br></strong>The pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Individual pay rates depend on a number of factors—including the role’s function and location, as well as the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, education, and training. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.&nbsp;</span><br><br><span style="font-size: 16px;">This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. 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That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.</span></p></div><div class="title">Base Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$163,000</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$253,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Equal Opportunity Employment Policy&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p>Samsung Semiconductor takes pride in being an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered to excel, regardless of race, religion, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, or veteran status.</p> <p>When selecting team members, we prioritize talent and qualities such as humility, kindness, and dedication. 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