What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Wi-Fi Engineer position at VARITE INC?
VARITE is looking for a qualified Sr. Wi-Fi Engineer in Philadelphia, PA
What does the client do?
A major multinational conglomerate, commanding leadership in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services. As of 2024-2025, it is a $27-30 billion USD entity operating in over 50 countries. It is often considered an industrial backbone, involved in critical, large-scale nation-building projects
What do we do?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850 global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
Job Title: Sr. Wi-Fi Engineer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Duration: Full-Time
Rate: $130/Annum
Job Description:
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
Qualification:
- 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
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
Legal Service Plans - Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $130,000