System Architect - Wireless Embedded

We are seeking a seasoned System Architect - Wireless Embedded to spearhead the architecture of a cloud-native Unified Connectivity Platform that encompasses Enterprise Wi-Fi, NMS, ACS, Analytics, and Service Assurance. This position will oversee AP software, firmware, chipset/SDK, and AP–Controller architecture, contributing to the Discovery & Architecture phase to establish the MVP, target architecture, and roadmap for the future of connected network operations. Responsibilities Direct AP software / wireless embedded architecture discovery alongside engineering and product stakeholders, establishing the target AP software and device architecture Design AP–Controller–Cloud integration, encompassing communication, authentication, onboarding, provisioning, configuration, and policy synchronization Establish device lifecycle, interoperability, and device-cloud interfaces throughout the platform Construct the AP software stack spanning 802.11, drivers, embedded Linux/OpenWrt, EasyMesh/prplMesh/OpenWiFi, and chipset/SDK ecosystems Establish firmware lifecycle and OTA architecture, encompassing versioning, compatibility, rollout, and rollback Set up diagnostics, telemetry, logging, health monitoring, and operational visibility mechanisms Assess Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend options across assets, OpenWiFi, chipset/vendor SDKs, and third-party components Pinpoint architecture, performance, security, and interoperability implementation risks Partner with Enterprise Wi-Fi/WLC and Cloud/Platform Architects to align AP capabilities, RF/RRM, client intelligence, security and roaming requirements Contribute to architecture decisions, prioritization, estimation, roadmap, and phased delivery Requirements 12-18 years of overall IT experience 12+ years of experience developing AP software, wireless embedded systems, networking devices, gateways, or related product engineering Proficiency in AP software/firmware architecture, embedded Linux, device architecture, and product engineering Proven experience in AP onboarding, provisioning, configuration management, device lifecycle, firmware management, and OTA update mechanisms Knowledge of AP–Controller communication, control/data-plane interactions, WLAN management, and device lifecycle workflows Practical understanding of Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 and IEEE 802.11 technologies Proven experience in Wi-Fi drivers development, middleware, and SDK integration, including 802.11 stack components, performance and debugging Proven experience working with Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom, Intel or similar Wi-Fi chipset platforms and SDK ecosystems Proven experience in embedded Linux, drivers, BSPs, middleware, hardware abstraction, and device-level software development & architecture Capability to evaluate chipset/SDK constraints and convert them into architecture, integration, performance, and roadmap decisions Familiarity with MQTT, SNMP, NETCONF, gRPC/gNMI, Syslog, and streaming telemetry frameworks Proven experience integrating device software with cloud-native platforms, REST APIs, event-driven services, and SaaS/device-cloud architectures Ability to convert requirements into scalable device/software solutions while collaborating across Product, Architecture, Cloud, Firmware, Hardware, QA and Operations teams Nice to have Proven experience with OpenWiFi / TIP OpenWiFi / uCentral / OpenWrt / EasyMesh / prplMesh or similar ecosystems