Principal Engineer

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About this opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Firmware Engineer with specialization in WiFi domain to join our team at Ericsson and help develop the next generation of networking hardware. As a Principal Wi-Fi Firmware Architect, you will own the complete WiFi firmware architecture, drive integration strategy, and provide technical leadership across Wi-Fi software, hardware interfaces, and platform components. This is a ground‑up opportunity to define architecture, influence long‑term technology direction, and deliver carrier‑grade, high‑performance, high-reliability platforms deployed at a global scale. If you're passionate about embedded development and excited to solve real-world challenges in connectivity (esp. WiFi), scalability, and network efficiency, this is your opportunity to make a direct impact in a dynamic, high-tech environment.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware for networking routers featuring WiFi capabilities
• Work closely with hardware engineers to bring up new products and support custom hardware features.
• Implement and optimize Layer 2/3 networking protocols, traffic management, and routing features.
• Develop and maintain Linux-based embedded systems, including bootloaders, kernel modules, and device drivers.
• Contribute to the integration of open-source platforms such as OpenWRT or Yocto into production firmware.
• Analyze and troubleshoot issues across hardware, firmware, and software layers to ensure system stability and tune the system for performance.