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Wireless Software Engineer, WiFi
Wireless Software Engineer, WiFiHp Iq • San Francisco, CA, United States
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Wireless Software Engineer, WiFi

Wireless Software Engineer, WiFi

Hp Iq • San Francisco, CA, United States
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HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab. Combining startup agility with HP’s global scale, we’re building intelligent technologies that redefine how the world works, creates, and collaborates.

We’re assembling a diverse, world‑class team—engineers, designers, researchers, and product minds—focused on creating an intelligent ecosystem across HP’s portfolio. Together, we’re developing intuitive, adaptive solutions that spark creativity, boost productivity, and make collaboration seamless.

We create breakthrough solutions that make complex tasks feel effortless, teamwork more natural, and ideas more impactful—always with a human‑centric mindset.

By embedding AI advancements into every HP product and service, we’re expanding what’s possible for individuals, organisations, and the future of work.

Join us as we reinvent work, so people everywhere can do their best work.

About The Role

HP IQ’s Wireless Engineering team is seeking a Software Engineer with deep expertise in Wi‑Fi standards and wireless software stack development. The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of lower‑layer protocols and hands‑on experience developing, integrating, and optimizing wireless software to deliver industry‑leading connectivity performance and user experiences. You will work at the intersection of Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and emerging device‑to‑device transport technologies, tackling complex challenges in performance, reliability, and low‑latency communication. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge innovations that are redefining how people and devices seamlessly connect across the modern enterprise.

What You Might Do

  • Design, develop, and integrate wireless software features across Android, Windows, and embedded platforms, including SDKs, frameworks, and system services.
  • Implement, optimize, and tune wireless networking protocols with a focus on enterprise‑scale architectures and deployments.
  • Design, implement, and troubleshoot peer‑to‑peer technologies such as Wi‑Fi Direct and Wi‑Fi Aware to deliver secure, reliable, and low‑latency connectivity across diverse networking scenarios.
  • Collaborate closely with wireless chipset vendors, industry partners, and internal engineering teams to align designs, debug system‑level issues, and optimize end‑to‑end wireless performance.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot complex wireless behavior including performance degradation, QoS bottlenecks, interoperability issues, and security constraints in large‑scale networks.

Essential Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of experience in Wi‑Fi software development, including protocol behavior, performance tuning, and debugging.
  • 1+ years of experience developing software SDKs / frameworks on Android, Linux, or similar OS platforms.
  • Strong programming skills in Java, C, C++, or Objective‑C, with solid grounding in software engineering fundamentals (OO design, debugging, system‑level architecture).
  • Familiarity with radio standards such as 802.11 and Bluetooth, and an understanding of related protocol stacks.
  • Experience collaborating across hardware, OS, QA, and cross‑functional engineering teams.
  • Ability to work independently, drive technical tasks to closure, and clearly communicate root‑cause findings to senior leadership and partners.
  • Preferred Skills

  • Understanding of 802.11 standards, WLAN MAC / PHY operation, RF concepts, and enterprise Wi‑Fi architectures (controller‑based or cloud‑managed).
  • Proficiency in C / C++ and embedded systems programming for performance‑critical wireless features.
  • Experience working directly with wireless chipset vendors to optimize connectivity performance and resolve interoperability issues.
  • Comfort working across diverse platforms including Linux, Windows, embedded systems, cloud‑managed networks, and mobile OS stacks.
  • Expertise in Wi‑Fi performance analysis using tools such as Wireshark, spectrum / RF analyzers, logging frameworks, and low‑level tracing.
  • Strong understanding of peer‑to‑peer technologies (Wi‑Fi Direct, Wi‑Fi Aware), including device discovery, group formation, and data transport mechanisms.
  • Salary Range : $120,000 - $165,000

    Compensation & Benefits (Full‑Time Employees)

    The salary range for this role is listed above. Final salary offered is based upon multiple factors including individual job‑related qualifications, education, experience, knowledge and skills.

    At HP IQ, we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including :

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long‑term / short‑term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Generous time off policies, including :

  • 4–12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave (US benefits overview)
  • HP IQ is HP’s new AI innovation lab, building the intelligence to empower humanity—reimagining how we work, create, and connect to shape the future of work.

  • Innovative Work Help shape the future of intelligent computing and workplace transformation.
  • Autonomy and Agility Work with the speed and focus of a startup, backed by HP’s scale.
  • Meaningful Impact Build AI‑powered solutions that help people and organisations thrive.
  • Flexible Work Environment Freedom and flexibility to do your best work.
  • Forward‑Thinking Culture We learn fast, stay future‑focused, and imagine what comes next—together.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

    HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).

    Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.

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