Staff Software Applications Engineer (9407)

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Position Title: Staff Software Applications Engineer

This Staff Software Applications Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, debugging, integration, and testing of software applications used in support of Wireless Access Point. The work responsibilities will include: Design software and create software design documents.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop software on Access point for our market verticals
• Contribute to functional specifications and product definitions
• Design/Develop software independently and rapidly in an Agile environment
• Develop unit test strategy/programs for software that you develop
• Strong desire to learn new tools and technology is an absolute must

Skills:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in computer science or engineering.
• Excellent written, verbal, and nterpersonal communication skills.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with Wireless networks products.
• Good knowledge of 802.11 WLAN protocols, network technology, Wi-Fi /TCP&IP stack/L2 Switching/L3 Routing etc.
• In-depth understanding of Linux operating systems and embedded software development
• Expert programming knowledge in C/C+.
• Ability to be productive in a flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and proactive with demonstrated creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Experience with Agile development process
• Automated testing using Pytest

Preferred Experience

• 802.11 WLAN protocols.
• Network technology, TCP&IP stack/L2 Switching/L3 Routing etc.
• Expert programming knowledge in C/C+.
• A quick learner with excellent communication skills
• Tenacious in your approach to problem solving.
• Highly productive with minimal supervision

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