Lead Software Engineer- Wireless

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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.

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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 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Wi-Fi standards, middleware development and enterprise networking architecture. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of lower-layer protocols and experience working on scalable, enterprise-grade wireless solutions. This role involves developing, optimizing, and integrating Wi-Fi technologies into high-performance networking systems.

What You Might Do

• Develop and enhance Wi-Fi software components, including middleware and low-level drivers, for enterprise networking environments.
• Implement and optimize wireless networking protocols, with a focus on enterprise-grade architectures and deployment models.
• Develop and maintain middleware components that enable integration with enterprise networking stacks, SDN, and cloud-based solutions.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) features, ensuring secure and reliable peer-to-peer connectivity in various networking scenarios.
• Collaborate with vendors, hardware, and networking teams to develop, test, and optimize enterprise Wi-Fi solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot wireless performance, roaming, QoS, and security issues in large-scale networks.
• Work on Wi-Fi security protocols (WPA2/WPA3, RADIUS, 802.1X) to strengthen enterprise network security.

Essential Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Wi-Fi software development
• 3+ years of experience with Android or Linux kernel, development, developing software SDKs and frameworks
• Fluent proficiency in one or more of the following development languages: Java, C, C++, Objective C
• Strong software engineering foundation, including object-oriented design, programming, and debugging
• Knowledge of radio standards and associated protocols (i.e. 802.11, Bluetooth), associated protocols
• Experience working with Design, Operating Systems, Services, Software QA, Certification, and Manufacturing teams
• Ability to collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to drive tasks independently and communicate issues/root-cause analysis clearly
• Experience presenting to senior leadership

Preferred Skills

• Strong understanding of 802.11 standards, WLAN protocols, MAC, PHY, and RF concepts in enterprise deployments.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise Wi-Fi architectures, including controller-based and cloud-managed networking solutions.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and embedded system programming.
• Experience collaborating with wireless chipset vendors
• Be willing and adaptable to work on any platform, including Linux, Windows, embedded systems, cloud-based networking, and mobile platforms.
• Expertise in Wi-Fi performance tuning, debugging, and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, packet sniffers, RF analyzers).
• Strong understanding of Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) architecture, including device discovery, group formation, and data transfer mechanisms.

Salary: $190,000- $280,000

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
• Dental 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 (

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