What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wi-Fi Architect position at Smartwork IT Services?
Job Title: Wi-Fi Architect
Location: Philadelphia, PA or Sunnyvale, CA
Job Description:
- Lead end-to-end EasyMesh development within the RDK-B framework, covering architecture, implementation, interoperability, and operator deployment
- Represent the organization as an active member of the RDKB EasyMesh working group, collaborating with industry stakeholders to commercialize RDKB EasyMesh solutions
- Drive WFA (Wi-Fi Alliance) EasyMesh certification programs - owning test planning, execution, and resolution of certification failures
- Lead interoperability efforts with third-party EasyMesh controllers (e.g., Airties) and validate against operator-specific deployment requirements
- Manage operator adoption processes - engaging directly with cable and broadband operators on feature requirements, field issues, and roadmap alignment
- Define and enforce engineering best practices, code quality standards, and CI/CD processes across the team
Required Skills:
- Deep expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards: 802.11a/b/g/n (Wi-Fi 4), 802.11ac (Wi-Fi 5), 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6/6E), 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7), WFA specification (Easymesh)
- Hands-on proficiency in Wi-Fi user-space tools and modules: wpa_supplicant, hostapd, iw, nl80211
- Strong Linux kernel knowledge - Wi-Fi driver development, cfg80211/nl80211 architecture
- Proficiency in C and C ; working knowledge of Python and Java
- Experience in RDKB platform is preferable.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP, DHCP, 802.1X/EAP authentication, and network diagnostics tools (Wireshark, tcpdump)
- Experience with WFA certification tooling: sigma-dut, QuickTrack, testbed configuration, wireshark etc.
- Proficiency with version control systems: git (primary), Perforce, SVN
- Familiarity with project tracking tools: Jira, Buganizer