Principle Engineer, Embedded Software (IoT-WMAC)

This is a direct salaried position with our client that specializes in low power consumption IoT wireless module products. Depending on experience level, the salary is $190K - $220K+. The position is located at their San Jose, CA location. Hybrid in the office multiple days per week or full onsite are the options.

The position requires extensive experience working on wireless products (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Zigbee).

We are looking to augment our Wi-Fi firmware team with a highly motivated, analytical Principal Software Engineer with embedded software development experience. The ideal person for this role is highly technical, with a proven track record designing scalable, modular, and reliable firmware for wireless IoT solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop firmware for our cutting-edge ULP wireless solutions
• Lead the design and development of 802.11 MAC firmware for our homegrown SoCs
• Collaborate with a worldwide team in delivering high-quality end-to-end ecosystem solutions.

Job Requirements

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Computer Science
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in embedded firmware development that includes the following:
• Must have a good understanding of IEEE802.11 specs and multi-threaded embedded system concepts
• Extensive experience working on wireless products (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Zigbee)
• Good understanding of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be MAC and PHY specifications
• Min 5 years of C coding experience required, knowledge of Python a plus
• Min 3 years of experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) is required

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• WMAC (Wireless Medium Access Control) firmware development experience
• 12+ years of hands-on experience with real-time embedded systems
• Working knowledge of networking stack (Ethernet, TCP/IP suite)
• Experience with GIT and JIRA
• Knowledge of low power design and algorithms that optimize resource utilization around traffic models is a big plus

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.