Careers
Current job openings within the Wi-Fi Alliance:
Senior Software Engineer (Santa Clara, CA)
Job Description:Lead developer of embedded applications and tools for a fully automated, open-source test platform for certifying interoperability/performance of Wi-Fi (802.11)-enabled devices such as mobile phones, laptops, wireless infrastructure and other consumer applications. Given the nature of the organization and seniority of the position, the successful candidate will eventually interact regularly with Wi-Fi Alliance member company representatives through delivery of training and collaborative support.
Requirements:
- BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required; Masters preferred
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Expertise with C/C++ in Linux and/or Windows environments
- Strong TCP/IP socket and thread programming experience
- Experience writing applications and device drivers for serial and bus architectures
- Hands-on aptitude with configuration/operation of basic networking hardware
- Familiarity with following common programming practices, version control, etc.
- Works independently in a fast-paced, small team environment
- Appreciation of wide range of responsibility
- Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs
- Solid communication skills (written and oral)
Desirable Skills:
- Understanding of 802.11 or other wireless technology
- Understanding of general networking technologies (stacks, routing, switching, NAT, QoS, etc)Thrives in multiple-stakeholder environment; strong customer-service orientation
- Script programming experience - VBscript, Python, .NET, C#
- Experience with Agile-oriented environment
- Experience as leader and/or ScrumMaster for small software development team
- Experience with ARM, Xscale and X86-based embedded architecture development
Salary, Benefits, Etc.:
- Compensation commensurate with education and experience (no relocation)
- Competitive benefits, including health, dental, 401K
- Requires US and international travel (10%+)
Qualified interested candidates please send your resume to: jobs@wi-fi.org
About the Wi-Fi Alliance:
The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global, non-profit industry association of more than 300 member companies devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). With the aim of enhancing the user experience for wireless portable, mobile, and home entertainment devices, the Wi-Fi Alliance's testing and certification programs help ensure the interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 specification. Since the introduction of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification program in March 2000, more than 4,500 products have been designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services across the consumer and enterprise markets.
