Wi-Fi Subject Matter Expert
Lansing MI - 530
Wi-Fi Subject Matter Expert
Full Time • Lansing MI - 530
Benefits:
- Onsite
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
Wi-Fi Subject Matter Expert
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Contract / Long-Term Contract
Experience: 7+ years in Wi-Fi domain
Domain: Wi-Fi Connectivity | RDK-B | EasyMesh | IEEE 802.11ax/be | Open Source
Job Type: Contract / Long-Term Contract
Experience: 7+ years in Wi-Fi domain
Domain: Wi-Fi Connectivity | RDK-B | EasyMesh | IEEE 802.11ax/be | Open Source
We are seeking an experienced Wi-Fi Subject Matter Expert with 7+ years of hands-on experience in the Wi-Fi domain. The role focuses on EasyMesh development within the RDK-B framework, Wi-Fi standards, interoperability, certification, and operator deployments.
The ideal candidate will have strong expertise across Wi-Fi protocols and standards, Linux networking, Wi-Fi drivers, RDK-B, EasyMesh, and WFA certification programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end EasyMesh development within the RDK-B framework, including architecture, implementation, interoperability, and operator deployment.
- Represent the organization in the RDK-B EasyMesh working group and collaborate with industry stakeholders to commercialize RDK-B EasyMesh solutions.
- Drive Wi-Fi Alliance EasyMesh certification programs, including test planning, execution, and resolution of certification failures.
- Lead interoperability efforts with third-party EasyMesh controllers such as Airties.
- Validate solutions against operator-specific deployment requirements.
- Work directly with cable and broadband operators on feature requirements, field issues, and roadmap alignment.
- Define and enforce engineering best practices and code quality standards.
- Establish and maintain CI/CD processes across the engineering team.
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of professional experience specifically in the Wi-Fi domain.
- Deep expertise in IEEE 802.11 standards, including:
- 802.11a/b/g/n
- 802.11ac
- 802.11ax / Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E
- 802.11be / Wi-Fi 7
- Wi-Fi Alliance EasyMesh specifications
- Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi user-space tools and modules:
- wpa_supplicant
- hostapd
- iw
- nl80211
- Strong Linux kernel knowledge, including Wi-Fi driver development and cfg80211/nl80211 architecture.
- Strong proficiency in C and C++.
- Working knowledge of Python and Java.
- RDK-B experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge of:
- TCP/IP
- DHCP
- 802.1X/EAP authentication
- Wireshark
- tcpdump
- Experience with Wi-Fi Alliance certification tooling, including sigma-dut, QuickTrack, testbed configuration, and Wireshark.
- Experience with Git, Perforce, and/or SVN.
- Familiarity with Jira and Buganizer.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active participation or membership in IEEE 802.11 working groups or Wi-Fi Alliance task groups.
- Experience with EasyMesh Multi-AP Specification / IEEE 1905.1.
- Hands-on experience developing Multi-AP Controller and Agent solutions.
- Experience delivering Wi-Fi solutions across STA or AP product lines.
- Demonstrated participation in Wi-Fi Alliance certification programs, particularly Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 7, or EasyMesh.
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
About Us
We work to deliver profitability in your business – with effective communication, consulting, and interactive solutions. Following an Agile Work Approach, we make sure you get the ideal solutions at minimum expenses.
Work Approach
Our Philosophy
Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal.
Our Philosophy starts-and-ends at the Client-first approach. Be it understanding your business requirements to choosing the right technologies, we work as a collective team that takes all the possible steps to grow continuously towards our common goal.
Work Policy
We promote a collaborative work environment. We involve everyone working in the organization in community decisions and encourage them to think from a broader perspective. Our work process promotes flexibility and we maintain a high level of discipline at different levels of execution.
The Future
SelectMinds have years of experience in the domain helps us understand the need-of-the-hour better. This understanding drives us to a better future with every minute ticking. We believe we will be taking off major businesses from their flagship positions, with the products we are eyeing today.
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