Lead the architecture, development, integration, and optimization of Wi-Fi firmware for carrier-grade networking routers. Responsibilities include embedded Linux development, bootloaders, kernel modules, device drivers, networking protocols, hardware bring-up, Wi-Fi stack integration, performance tuning, and technical leadership across engineering teams.
Join our Team
About this opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer with specialization in WiFi domain to join our team at Ericsson and help develop the next generation of networking hardware. As a Principal Wi-Fi Firmware Architect, you will own the complete WiFi firmware architecture, drive integration strategy, and provide technical leadership across Wi-Fi software, hardware interfaces, and platform components. This is a ground-up opportunity to define architecture, influence long-term technology direction, and deliver carrier-grade, high-performance, high-reliability platforms deployed at a global scale. If you're passionate about embedded development and excited to solve real-world challenges in connectivity (esp. WiFi), scalability, and network efficiency, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact in a dynamic, high-tech environment.
What you will do:
The skills you bring:
About this opportunity:
We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer with specialization in WiFi domain to join our team at Ericsson and help develop the next generation of networking hardware. As a Principal Wi-Fi Firmware Architect, you will own the complete WiFi firmware architecture, drive integration strategy, and provide technical leadership across Wi-Fi software, hardware interfaces, and platform components. This is a ground-up opportunity to define architecture, influence long-term technology direction, and deliver carrier-grade, high-performance, high-reliability platforms deployed at a global scale. If you're passionate about embedded development and excited to solve real-world challenges in connectivity (esp. WiFi), scalability, and network efficiency, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact in a dynamic, high-tech environment.
What you will do:
- Design, develop, and maintain firmware for networking routers featuring WiFi capabilities
- Work closely with hardware engineers to bring up new products and support custom hardware features.
- Implement and optimize Layer 2/3 networking protocols, traffic management, and routing features.
- Develop and maintain Linux-based embedded systems, including bootloaders, kernel modules, and device drivers.
- Contribute to the integration of open-source platforms such as OpenWRT or Yocto into production firmware.
- Analyze and troubleshoot issues across hardware, firmware, and software layers to ensure system stability and tune the system for performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software developers, QA, and product managers to define and deliver features.
- Stay current with networking technologies, standards, and best practices, and apply them to product development.
The skills you bring:
- 15+ years of Wi-Fi experience with architectural ownership
- A strong foundation in programming, predominantly Python and C.
- Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, including device drivers, shell scripting and system-level concepts.
- Understanding of computer networking fundamentals (e.g., IP/TCP/UDP, Ethernet, routing and switching).
- Exposure to embedded platforms such as ARM-based SoCs, microcontrollers, or development boards.
- Good knowledge of 802.11 standards (WiFi 5/6/6E/7), WAP2/WAP3-Enterprise, 802.1X/EAP, etc.
- Good knowledge of Linux WiFi stack and daemons like hostapd
- Have worked on MAC layer, PHY interaction, rate control algorithms, power management and security features
- Have integrated WiFi SoCs from leading vendors (eg. Qualcomm, Broadcomm, Mediatek)
- Have conducted WiFi performance tuning (throughput, latency, airtime fairness, RF
Ericsson Bengaluru, Karnataka, IND Office
Ericsson Bengaluru Hub Office
Major tech campus on the Outer Ring Road with offices, food courts and services inside the park. Close to key residential areas, though busy, it’s central to Bengaluru’s tech ecosystem.
Similar Jobs at Ericsson
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Lead PLM system studies, architecture, integration design, and end-to-end delivery for commercial portfolio and lifecycle capabilities. Translate business requirements into scalable 3DEXPERIENCE and enterprise-system solutions, assess cross-system impacts, govern data ownership and traceability, and establish single-source-of-truth principles. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders, facilitate architecture reviews, produce solution roadmaps, and provide technical leadership across development, testing, deployment, and production go-live.
Top Skills:
3Dexperience3Dx PlmAPIsDapData ServicesEcpMdhPremium PlusPrimSAPSnowflake
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Leads the end-to-end development, productization, deployment, and lifecycle management of AI, ML, GenAI, and agentic AI solutions for autonomous network operations. Owns AI product roadmaps, architectures, MLOps, adoption metrics, customer value, and scalable deployment frameworks. Partners with customers, product and engineering teams, mentors AI professionals, and drives innovation across telecommunications networks, including 5G, 6G, RAN, Core, Transport, and OSS/BSS.
Top Skills:
5G Advanced6GAgentic AiAIAi AssistantsAPIsAutonomous AgentsBig Data TechnologiesCi/CdCoreData PipelinesFeature EngineeringGenerative AiLarge Language Models (Llms)Machine LearningMlopsMulti-Agent SystemsOss/BssRanRetrieval-Augmented Generation (Rag)Transport
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Design, deploy, and operate Ericsson CNIS-based infrastructure for 5G core workloads. Manage Kubernetes clusters (RKE2/kubeadm), configure CNIs/CSI, operate Rook/Ceph storage, onboard and troubleshoot CNFs, configure networking (BGP/VLAN/VXLAN), integrate authentication (LDAP/Keycloak), and implement observability with Prometheus/Grafana and logging stacks. Produce RCA and ensure HA, resilience, and security.
Top Skills:
BgpCalicoCentosCenxCephCephCnfCnisCsiEfkElkEnmEo-EvnfmEsmExtreme SlxGitGrafanaHelmIamJuniperKeycloakKubeadmKubectlKubernetesLdapLokiMultusNetcoolOmcPkiPrometheusRancher (Rke2)RhelRookSdiSr-IovSsoUbuntuVlanVxlanYaml
What you need to know about the Bengaluru Tech Scene
Dubbed the "Silicon Valley of India," Bengaluru has emerged as the nation's leading hub for information technology and a go-to destination for startups. Home to tech giants like ISRO, Infosys, Wipro and HAL, the city attracts and cultivates a rich pool of tech talent, supported by numerous educational and research institutions including the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Institute of Technology, and the International Institute of Information Technology.
