Principal Software Architect

Job Description

Role & responsibilities We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced System Integration/Architecture Lead to drive the design, integration, and development of cutting-edge Wireless LAN Access Point (WLAN AP) products for FTTH and FWA network. The candidate will oversee system architecture design, manage integration activities, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-performance, scalable, and reliable wireless solutions. You will play a critical role in leading technical strategy, system design, and ensuring the alignment of architecture with product requirements and industry standards. Preferred candidate profile Strong background in development and system integration, including hardware, firmware, and software components for wireless systems. A good understanding of WiFi technologies, including protocol behavior, radio frequency (RF) principles from a product development/system integration perspective. Experience in working with hardware teams to optimize coverage, performance, and reliability of Wi-Fi AP products would be a plus. Solid understanding of IP networking concepts ( TCP/IP, VLAN, Bridge etc) in how they are used in solving typical uses cases for WLAN APs/Routers. Hands one experience with embedded system, and C/C++/Python based programming on Linux based platforms. Implementation/Protocol level familiarity with device/cloud management protocols APs such TR-69/TR-369/Open Sync etc. Proficiency with software stacks such as OpenWRT, integration with SDKs from SoC vendors including advanced features such as EasyMesh would be a huge plus. Familiarity with chipsets from SoC vendors such as MEdiatek, Airoha, Realtek, Qualcomm , their architecture and SDKs. A very good understanding of low level WiFi interfaces such as cfg80211 and nl80211 and how they are used for enabling user facing features is highly desirable. A good understanding of PON technologies on the CPE side for FTTH networks would be a plus.