System Architect - Wireless Embedded

EPAM · Gurgaon

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We are seeking a seasoned System Architect - Wireless Embedded to spearhead the architecture design of a cloud-native Unified Connectivity Platform covering 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 future roadmap for connected network operations. Responsibilities Direct AP software / wireless embedded architecture discovery in collaboration with 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 Build the AP software stack spanning 802.11, drivers, embedded Linux/OpenWrt, EasyMesh/prplMesh/OpenWiFi, and chipset/SDK ecosystems Establish firmware lifecycle and OTA architecture, covering 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 working in AP software development, wireless embedded systems development, networking devices, gateways, or related product engineering Deep knowledge of AP software/firmware architecture, embedded Linux, device architecture, and product engineering Background in AP onboarding, provisioning, configuration management, device lifecycle, firmware management, and OTA update mechanisms Grasp of AP–Controller communication, control/data-plane interactions, WLAN management, and device lifecycle workflows Practical knowledge of Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and IEEE 802.11 technologies Background in Wi-Fi driver development, middleware, and SDK integration, including 802.11 stack components, performance, and debugging Experience working with Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom, Intel, or similar Wi-Fi chipset platforms and SDK ecosystems Background 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 Knowledge of MQTT, SNMP, NETCONF, gRPC/gNMI, Syslog, and streaming telemetry frameworks Experience linking 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 working across Product, Architecture, Cloud, Firmware, Hardware, QA, and Operations teams Nice to have Background in OpenWiFi / TIP OpenWiFi / uCentral / OpenWrt / EasyMesh / prplMesh or similar ecosystems

Collected experience requirement

12-18 years