Open positons 1️⃣Engineering -> Full Stack Engineer +*]:mt-5 whitespace-pre-wrap"> The Dabba Network is a De centralised P hysical I nfrastructure N etwork that is building high speed wireless networks from the ground up in India. We enable humans & machines with internet connectivity at a price that they can afford. Internet and WiFi are critical to every human. Dabba is building the software, hardware & operating solutions to make internet access ubiquitous & affordable. We believe every household should come with internet, networking, and WiFi; just like water, gas, and electricity, the internet is a fundamental utility. Unlike traditional internet solutions, Dabba's approach is vertically-integrated across engineering and operations. We design and manufacture our own hardware, develop the entire software stack, and manage our users’ network. We are looking for people who are excited to work on complex problems, enjoy learning and working with others, and above all, are resilient and empathic. Join & help us build something amazing together for the next billion users. About The Role Our customers chose us for a simple, seamless network experience. Our Software Engineering team is critical to meeting this expectation. The team is small but growing, and as an early member you will have a large impact in forming the foundation of the Software Engineering team and role. As a Full Stack Engineer, you will have impact by: Helping to build Dabba software from the ground up Crafting experiences and tools for both internal and external users Running UI experiments to craft better experience for our customers Defining how explorer data flows through the system You might be a good fit if you Are comfortable working across the stack but particularly enjoy backend or frontend work Architecting, developing, and testing full-stack code end-to-end Experience turning designs into polished products An understanding on how important low latency and performance are to user perceptions of application quality Have experience and opinions building with MERN stack, PostgreSQL and AWS Have built end-to-end products, from server code and data modelling at the database layer up to the UI Are open to an experimental environment where we move fast and make incremental changes Are comfortable taking ownership and driving technical decisions in an organisation Have experience managing API integrations and data ingestion You shipped an error to production and got so bothered by it, you decided to make it impossible for anyone at your company to commit the same class of error again You’ve forked a library to remove features you don’t want and simplify the interface Read through third party software to understand what it does and why it’s broken Bonus points for Experience with writing software for embedded projects Previous experience building/working in telecom software or infrastructure Previous experience building Web3 project - DeFi / Blockchain infrastructure Customer-centric and passionate about working in a small & focused team If you are interested in joining us We encourage you to reach out even if your experience doesn't precisely match this job description. We operate with a growth mindset and expect ourselves and our colleagues to have the capacity and desire for ongoing growth. Tell us a little bit about yourself, why you are interested in what we are doing, and any relevant experience you have. Attach your resume. Please include links to LinkedIn, Github, any code samples, or blog posts. email us with above information to career@wifidabba.com PreviousEngineering -> NextSmart Contract Engineer Last updated 1 year ago
Open positons 1️⃣Engineering -> Wireless Network Engineer +*]:mt-5 whitespace-pre-wrap"> The Dabba Network is a De centralised P hysical I nfrastructure N etwork that is building high speed wireless networks from the ground up in India. We enable humans & machines with internet connectivity at a price that they can afford. Internet and WiFi are critical to every human. Dabba is building the software, hardware & operating solutions to make internet access ubiquitous & affordable. We believe every household should come with internet, networking, and WiFi; just like water, gas, and electricity, the internet is a fundamental utility. Unlike traditional internet solutions, Dabba's approach is vertically-integrated across engineering and operations. We design and manufacture our own hardware, develop the entire software stack, and manage our users’ network. We are looking for people who are excited to work on complex problems, enjoy learning and working with others, and above all, are resilient and empathic. Join & help us build something amazing together for the next billion users. About The Role As a member of Network team your goal is to: Implementing network features that solve real problems, helping end-users utilise the network effectively, efficiently, and in novel ways. Designing and implement routing protocol improvements for network appliances Building a playbook for automating provisioning, installations and support Handling software & hardware upgrades in the field Collaborating with our backend team on connecting Dabba devices to Dabba’s cloud for command & control. Collaborating with our operations & support teams on tools we can use to improve network operations proactively and telemetry we can share with our customers to give them insight into the value of the Meter service Fundamentally, you will provide the state-of-the-art foundation on which the Dabba's network is built in the real world. We leverage existing Open Source Software whenever possible. Our users are both internal and external; in addition to our customers, we must consider the engineers who build on top of our platforms and the Operations Team that installs, monitors, and uses our devices. You might be a good fit if Designed complex network systems, security and implementation of routing, switching, and firewalls Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols Experience building mesh networks Comfort with troubleshooting Linux based systems Automation and scripting experience Experience with deep packet analysis and using Wireshark Experience troubleshooting and resolving network issues, and communicating to impacted users Experience with network hardware similar to: Cisco, Meraki, Aruba, Ruckus, Ubiquiti The ability to handle a high level of autonomy and responsibility You are comfortable working with OpenWRT. Have expertise in networking protocols (L2/L3), ideally running on network appliances. Understand and have experience with L4 to L7 services (firewall, NAT, VPN, IPv6, load balancing, and tunnelling protocols), algorithms and architectures. Understand the importance of stability and security for hardware that affects end-user connectivity & overall experience. Can methodically evaluate and test multiple possible solutions for a given problem and make a case for how to move towards a working solution. You understand HostAPD, Portal, RADIUS, AAA, Identity and role management, Radsec Tunnels, Firewall, Iptables, Flow Classification, QoS, TLS, DTLS are your companions Nice to have Certifications like CCNA, CWNA, CWAP, CWDP, CWSP, or CWNE If you are interested in joining us We encourage you to reach out even if your experience doesn't precisely match this job description. We operate with a growth mindset and expect ourselves and our colleagues to have the capacity and desire for ongoing growth. Tell us a little bit about yourself, why you are interested in what we are doing, and any relevant experience you have. Attach your resume. Please include links to LinkedIn, Github, any code samples, or blog posts. email us with above information to career@wifidabba.com PreviousEmbedded Systems Engineer NextDistributed Systems Engineer Last updated 1 year ago
Open positons 1️⃣Engineering -> Embedded Systems Engineer +*]:mt-5 whitespace-pre-wrap"> The Dabba Network is a De centralised P hysical I nfrastructure N etwork that is building high speed wireless networks from the ground up in India. We enable humans & machines with internet connectivity at a price that they can afford. Internet and WiFi are critical to every human. Dabba is building the software, hardware & operating solutions to make internet access ubiquitous & affordable. We believe every household should come with internet, networking, and WiFi; just like water, gas, and electricity, the internet is a fundamental utility. Unlike traditional internet solutions, Dabba's approach is vertically-integrated across engineering and operations. We design and manufacture our own hardware, develop the entire software stack, and manage our users’ network. We are looking for people who are excited to work on complex problems, enjoy learning and working with others, and above all, are resilient and empathic. Join & help us build something amazing together for the next billion users. About The Role As a member of embedded platform team your goal is to: Build the hardware systems that create the physical foundation of Dabba. Build the operating systems that run on that hardware. Write the WiFi and networking firmware and drivers. Monitor how our hardware behaves and performs for continuous improvements. Fundamentally, you will provide the state-of-the-art foundation on which the rest of Dabba's product is built. We leverage existing Open Source Software whenever possible. Our users are both internal and external; in addition to our customers, we must consider the engineers who build on top of our platforms and the Operations Team that installs, monitors, and uses our devices. On any given project, you might debug new hardware, adjust the C-based firmware, write a new Linux driver, create a test framework, prototype APIs for Backend Engineers, and then wrap it up in a well-designed build system. Technology Stack We use Linux, OpenWRT, Buildroot, C, Python, make and Bash. We work on a variety of architectures, including: ARM, ath79 and x86-64. Currently, we work with QCA WiFi chips. Prospective team members must be flexible and able to learn new technologies, chips, and architectures. Other software team at Dabba use technologies like MERN, Postgres, and AWS. Having a knowledge of these and/or similar technologies, while not mandatory, will make it easier to work with other teams and provide the platforms they need. You might be a good fit if You believe in continual improvement of a product with a strong history of releases. You can intelligently debate the pros and cons of using OpenWRT vs. Yocto/OE because you have developed products using one or more of them. You have successfully upstreamed a patch to the Linux kernel, OpenWRT, Buildroot, or any other major project. You understand HostAPD, Portal, RADIUS, AAA, Identity and role management, Radsec Tunnels, Firewall, Iptables, Flow Classification, QoS, TLS, DTLS are your companions You have used a schematic, a datasheet, and a header file to determine and fix an error. You enjoy converting decimal to hex to binary. When you encounter a long list of magic incantations to build an image, you redesign the build system so all you have to do is type make. You have implemented a network protocol from the RFC or official specification. You add test cases to frameworks because of a known bug. You improve documentation instead of simply complaining that it is bad. You are thoughtful and measured in your approach to solving problems. You like to make LEDs blink. And you know both how and why they do. If you are interested in joining us We encourage you to reach out even if your experience doesn't precisely match this job description. We operate with a growth mindset and expect ourselves and our colleagues to have the capacity and desire for ongoing growth. Tell us a little bit about yourself, why you are interested in what we are doing, and any relevant experience you have. Attach your resume. Please include links to LinkedIn, Github, any code samples, or blog posts. email us with above information to career@wifidabba.com PreviousSmart Contract Engineer NextWireless Network Engineer Last updated 1 year ago
Dabba (formerly Wifi Dabba) is a Bengaluru-based pioneer in low-cost, decentralized Wi-Fi networks—leveraging DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) and Web3 technologies to deliver affordable, high-speed internet across India. Since its founding in 2016/17 and Y Combinator support, Dabba has rolled out thousands of hotspots nationwide using innovative models like managed deployment via Local Cable Operators (LCOs) and token-based incentives Role Overview We’re seeking a dynamic individual to deliver top-tier customer support, handle select sales calls, and troubleshoot ISP and networking queries. This role operates on a 6-day-a-week schedule and demands adaptability, technical fluency, and strong interpersonal skills. Key Responsibilities -Customer Support & Technical Assistance -Act as the frontline support for customer inquiries via calls, chats, or email. -Diagnose and resolve networking issues related to Dabba devices, backhauls, or connectivity faults. -Guide customers on device activation steps, including the Dabba Lite onboarding process and interaction with LCOs for deployment. -Respond to incoming sales inquiries with relevant information about hotspots (Dabba Lite, etc.), including pricing and rewards system. -Clearly communicate sales process: device purchases, onboarding, LCO deployment, and activation fees dabba.com. -Collaborate with internal sales or partnerships teams as needed to escalate leads and follow-up. -Cross-functional Collaboration & Reporting -Coordinate with technical, product, and operations teams to track customer issues and feedback. -Maintain accurate records using CRM tools—documenting recurring concerns, resolution steps, and potential areas for improvement. -Work 6 days per week, providing dependable and flexible support during business hours and occasional peak periods. Required Qualifications & Skills -Experience in ISP or networking-related customer support—understanding routers, network protocols, hotspots, or similar infrastructure. -Strong communication skills. -Adaptable, with a positive, can-do attitude to thrive in a startup/Web3 environment. -Flexible availability for a 6-day work week.