Responsibilities
MaxLinear is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will focus on the following :
- Lead development of next generation wireless communications and broadband products like multi-gigabit Wi-Fi and broadband routers, mesh networks and distributed systems providing high speed data connectivity
- Pre- and post-silicon development of drivers and software for the next generation of Fibre / Cable / 5G, WiFi, IoT and smart gateways SoC and system integration
Qualifications
Deep knowledge of system programming in C / C++ preferably on embedded systemsAbout 12 years (or more) of relevant experience in WLAN driver / FW developmentAbility to independently develop and own software modulesExpertise in Linux Kernel / Driver development and system level knowledgeExperience in Wi-Fi driver development on Linux preferredExperience in Wi-Fi Firmware DevelopmentExperience in BSP / device drivers / middleware developmentExperience in Fast path learning driver development for packet processingExperience in analysis of kernel crash dump, rcu stalls, other call tracesDeep knowledge of networking, broadband and WLAN protocolsKnowledge of open-source community software stacks like OpenWRT, RDKBKnowledge of device management stacksA team player with willingness and ability to work closely with others and create win-win scenariosKnowledge on wireless industry standards (IEEE 802.11a / b / g / n / ac / ax / be) and RF will be a strong plus