About this role
This role involves leading the development and certification of WiFi connectivity solutions for Ford's electric and connected vehicles, focusing on high-bandwidth wireless services like CarPlay and Android Auto.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead WiFi driver development
- Optimize WiFi for CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ensure certification compliance
- Debug hardware and OS bugs
- Collaborate on virtualization and security
Technical Overview
The position requires expertise in Linux kernel-level WiFi driver development, protocol optimization, certification compliance, and troubleshooting complex hardware-software interactions, with a focus on Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7).
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a senior WiFi connectivity engineer with over 10 years of experience in driver development and wireless systems, specializing in Wi-Fi standards and certification processes. They possess deep expertise in Linux kernel development, protocol optimization, and automotive connectivity solutions, with a proven track record of delivering high-performance wireless solutions for consumer or automotive products.
Must-Have Skills
10+ years in WiFi driver developmentExperience with Wi-Fi Direct and SoftAP protocolsMastery of C and C++ for LinuxExperience with Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7)Hands-on with certification requirements (Apple/Google)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Open Source Linux Kernel contributionsExperience with virtualizationInterference mitigation strategiesSecurity protocols (WPA3)Firmware security
Tools & Platforms
LinuxNetwork sniffersLogic analyzersApple CarPlayAndroid Auto
Required Skills
WiFi driver developmentWireless systemsWi-Fi DirectSoftAPCC++Linuxcfg80211mac80211Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7Kernel developmentNetwork stackLatency debuggingPacket loss troubleshootingThroughput optimizationNetwork sniffersLogic analyzersVirtualizationConnectivity solutionsApple CarPlayAndroid AutoWFA Sigma testingWiFi co-existenceWPA3Secure bootEncrypted firmwareLinux KernelOpen Source contributions
Hard Skills
WiFi driver developmentWireless systemsWi-Fi DirectP2PSoftAP protocolsCC++Linuxcfg80211mac80211802.11 standardsWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7Kernel-level developmentNetwork stackLatency debuggingPacket loss troubleshootingThroughput optimizationNetwork sniffersLogic analyzersVirtualizationConnectivity solutionsApple CarPlayAndroid AutoWFA Sigma testingWiFi/BT/LTE co-existenceWPA3Secure bootEncrypted firmwareLinux KernelOpen Source contributions
Soft Skills
Problem-solvingDebuggingPerformance tuningCollaborationCommunicationAnalytical skills
Certifications
Required
WFA Sigma testing
Preferred
None specified
Keywords for Your Resume
WiFi driver developmentWireless systemsWi-Fi DirectP2PSoftAPCC++Linuxcfg80211mac80211802.11 standardsWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7Kernel-level developmentNetwork stackLatency debuggingPacket loss troubleshootingThroughput optimizationNetwork sniffersLogic analyzersVirtualizationConnectivity solutionsApple CarPlayAndroid AutoWFA Sigma testingWiFi/BT/LTE co-existenceWPA3Secure bootEncrypted firmwareLinux KernelOpen Source contributionsConnectivity certification
Deal Breakers
Less than 10 years experience in WiFi driver development, Lack of experience with Wi-Fi standards (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), No experience with Linux kernel or network stack, No hands-on certification experience (Apple/Google)
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