Principal Technical Specialist

Posted 25 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
12-18 Annually
Expert/Leader
Software
The Role
Responsible for developing software architecture for embedded Linux systems, focusing on Wi-Fi technologies, debugging, and cross-team collaboration.
Summary Generated by Built In

Family Description
Experienced embedded Linux engineer having strong expertise in software architecture design, Wifi, xPON ONT system development, and L2/L3 forwarding software. Skilled in ARM/MIPS architecture, device driver development, and debugging in embedded systems. Proficient in C, scripting languages, and Linux kernel programming, with hands-on experience in low level Wifi SW development and bug fixing. Focused on delivering high-quality, customer-oriented features and maintaining effective cross-team collaboration. NIFN2026
 

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about becoming a part of efficient BBD SW group, you will be responsible for:

  • Customer specification and requirement analysis together with product manager and product architecture 
  • Software design and implementation according to product and technical specification 
  • Embedded Linux software development for Network protocols, Wifi, layer 2/3 data forwarding, GPON
  • Responsible for continuous software module refactoring and architecture evolution and new feature addition.
  • Analysing, debugging and fixing customer issues. Doing Root Cause Analysis and defining and implementing preventive actions.

    NIFN2026

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecom or equivalent 
  • 12 to 18 years of experience in network SW development projects primarily on Wifi.
  • Experience in 802.11 specifications.
  • Wifi driver development/intergration/bug fixing expertise.
  • Wifi 6,7 knowledge with RRM.
  • Good understanding of WiFi control and data paths on Qualcomm or similar WiFi SoCs
  • Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi security protocols, including WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X/EAP
  • Experience with wireless debugging and validation tools such as iw, iperf, and chipset-specific utilities (e.g., QXDM/QCAT for Qualcomm)
  • Hands-on experience with the Linux networking stack (wpa_supplicant, hostapd, netlink)
  • Linux Kernel internals.
  • Good knowledge in software design and development, well understanding on the embedded Linux and OPENWRT, PurpleOS system 
  • Proficient in C/C++ and Script programming languages 
  • Development experience in Network layer 2/3 data forwarding development 
  • Development experience in GPON, ONT, home gateway products or wifi Extenders.
  • Fluency in technical writing and communication skills

Top Skills

802.11
C
C++
Embedded Linux
Gpon
Linux
Ont
Openwrt
Purpleos
Wi-Fi
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The Company
Dallas, Texas
132,624 Employees

What We Do

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a trusted partner for critical networks, we are committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. We create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. Adhering to the highest standards of integrity and security, we help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable and inclusive world.

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