Principal Embedded Software Engineer

Description

Acara Solutions client is looking to augment their 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 proven track record designing scalable, modular, and reliable firmware for wireless IoT solutions.

Duration:
Fulltime

Pay Rate:
Up to $220k depending on experience

Location:

San Jose, CA or San Diego CA

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

• BS or MS in Computer Science with minimum of 12 years' experience in embedded firmware development
• 10+ years of extensive experience working on wireless products (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Zigbee)
• 10+ years of extensive experience working with IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be MAC and PHY specifications
• 10+ years of extensive C coding experience required, knowledge of python a plus
• 10+ years of experience with RTOS (Real‑Time Operating Systems) is required
• 10+ years of delivering products and features on schedule

• Must have 12+ years of hands‑on working experience with real‑time embedded systems
• Must have prior WMAC firmware development experience
• Must have good understanding of IEEE
  802.11 specs and multi‑threaded embedded system concepts
• Working knowledge of networking stack (Ethernet, TCP/IP suite) desired
• Experience with GIT and JIRA
• Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet product needs on time
• Knowledge of Low power design and algorithms that optimize resource utilization around traffic models is a big plus

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Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Talent Rise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

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.