Develop and maintain firmware for networking routers, collaborate on hardware integration, optimize protocols, and ensure system stability in a dynamic environment.
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About this opportunity:
We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer with specialization in WiFi domain to join our team at Ericsson and help develop the next generation of networking hardware. In this role, you will work on the low-level software that powers routers, switches, and other network infrastructure devices, ensuring high reliability, performance, and security. You'll collaborate closely with hardware, software, and QA teams to implement features, optimize performance, and support evolving networking protocols and standards. 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:
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 optimization)
Above all, eagerness to learn new technologies and grow within a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: India (IN) || Bangalore
Req ID: 781730
About this opportunity:
We are seeking a skilled Firmware Engineer with specialization in WiFi domain to join our team at Ericsson and help develop the next generation of networking hardware. In this role, you will work on the low-level software that powers routers, switches, and other network infrastructure devices, ensuring high reliability, performance, and security. You'll collaborate closely with hardware, software, and QA teams to implement features, optimize performance, and support evolving networking protocols and standards. 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:
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 optimization)
Above all, eagerness to learn new technologies and grow within a fast-paced, collaborative engineering environment.
Why join Ericsson?At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.
Primary country and city: India (IN) || Bangalore
Req ID: 781730
Top Skills
Arm
C
Linux
Openwrt
Python
Wifi 5
Wifi 6
Wifi 6E
Wifi 7
Yocto
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