Tata Elxsi offers comprehensive services in Media and Communications, including research, strategy, design, software development, validation, and deployment. With global presence and deep expertise, we specialize in 5G services, Edge computing, and connectivity solutions.

We are looking for experienced WiFi / EasyMesh Developers with strong expertise in embedded Linux, WLAN technologies, and mesh networking solutions to build and enhance next-generation broadband and wireless platforms.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on development experience in WiFi/WLAN on embedded Linux platforms.
• Strong understanding of IEEE 802.11 standards, MAC layer operations, and WiFi security protocols (WPA2/WPA3).
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming on embedded Linux, including experience with kernel modules, drivers, and networking stacks.
• Practical experience with hostapd, wpa_supplicant, nl80211/mac80211, netlink, and wireless extensions.
• Experience implementing or integrating EasyMesh (Wi-Fi Alliance Multi-AP) features including controller/agent functions, topology management, and interoperability.
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, NAT, VLAN, and QoS.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using gdb, strace, tcpdump, Wireshark, log analysis tools, and RF debugging tools.

Good to Have Skills:

• Exposure to OpenWrt, prplOS, RDK-B, Buildroot, or Yocto-based systems.
• Experience with Qualcomm QSDK, Broadcom, or MediaTek SDKs and WiFi vendor tools.
• Knowledge of Mesh networking techniques such as SON, band steering, client steering, multi-AP coordination, backhaul selection, and channel planning.
• Experience with telemetry/analytics, TR-069 / TR-369 (USP), and cloud-managed WiFi solutions.
• Scripting experience using Python, Shell, or Lua and familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Gerrit.
• Understanding of WiFi 6 / WiFi 6E technologies including OFDMA, MU-MIMO, BSS Coloring, and Target Wake Time (TWT).
• Experience with performance benchmarking and automation frameworks.