- Location
- Bangalore, India
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Seniority
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Source
- Workday
Description
The Calix platform enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) of all sizes to transform and future-proof their businesses. Through real-time data, automation, and actionable insights delivered via Calix One — our cloud-first, AI-powered platform — CSPs can simplify operations, collapse cost, and accelerate innovation. Calix One brings together the automation of everything and the experience of one, empowering customers to deliver differentiated subscriber experiences while driving acquisition, loyalty, and revenue growth. This is the Calix mission: to enable CSPs of all sizes to simplify, innovate, and grow, strengthening both their businesses and the communities they serve.
We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
Responsibilities and Duties:
In this highly challenging role, you will:
- Design and implement software features and unit tests related to Wi-Fi based on PRPL.
- Develop and integrate mesh networking features on prplMesh/Easymesh (prplOS) and RDK-B/OpenWRT-based platforms.
- Develop proof of concepts for new technologies.
- Research new Wi-Fi technologies.
- Debug and resolve field issues (client connectivity, roaming, stability, and interoperability) in collaboration with silicon vendors.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or equivalent.
- Over 5 years of experience in embedded system software development.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++.
- Strong understanding of Wi-Fi technologies including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be etc.
- Extensive experience with WPA supplicant, Hostapd, and Radius protocol.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with a focus on innovation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- Self-starter who strives for results and continual improvement.
- Must work well independently and as part of a team.
Nice to Have:
- In-depth understanding of the 802.11 protocol suite and WLAN technology.
- Experience on Qualcomm, Broadcom, Maxlinear platform etc.
- Experience on Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 7 (including MLO / 802.11be features)
- Hands-on experience with prplMesh/Easymesh, IEEE 1905.1, and 802.11s mesh networking, including Easymesh R5/R6 certification
- Experience with RDK-B, prplOS, and/or OpenWRT gateway software stacks
- Familiarity with Yocto build systems and embedded Linux kernel/driver development.
Location:
- India – (Flexible hybrid work model - work from Bangalore office for 20 days in a quarter).
Skills
Linux
