Senior Wireless Software Engineering Manager (12+ years) - Meraki

Job Description

As the leader in cloud-managed IT, Cisco Meraki connects passionate people to their mission by simplifying the digital workplace. Our impact is driven by the innovative, purposeful, and vibrant people who make up our inclusive community. When technology is intuitive, our customers can focus on what matters.

Our employees fuel the magic of the Meraki community. They have fostered an environment that empowers Merakians to challenge limits, embrace risks, and assist our customers in pursuing their missions.

Our guiding principles are rooted in our four core values: 'care deeply,' 'everybody in,' 'simplify everything,' and 'be brave.' These pillars have propelled us to the forefront of cloud-managed IT leadership and have played a pivotal role in shaping a more inclusive future for all.

About the team

At Cisco Meraki Wireless, we simplify and secure wireless enterprise connectivity across the world. We are the market leader, and we serve a wide range of customers which includes office building for largest companies in the world, hospitals, universities, schools, factories, mines, hotels, retail shops, stadiums, and large public venues.

Our wireless access point software team builds a wide range of Wi-Fi access points (AP) including the latest Wi-Fi 7 APs. Our software team covers platform bring up for everything from boot loaders to web servers on prototype hardware, kernel, driver integration, Wi-Fi features, wireless security, BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) radio, and other advanced functionalities integrated into our product.

In this team, you will get exposed to software for most advanced technologies for wireless infrastructure devices. Same team will also automate testing and qualifies these platforms. Your contributions as part of this team will have direct impact into connectivity experience for critically important applications across the world.

What You'll Do

You are deeply motivated and technically skilled software development manager. Here is list of responsibilities you will have as part of this role:

• Build, lead and manage a strong team of embedded software and test engineers and lead in our Bangalore office
• Work closely with other cross functional team leaders in India and across the world to design a solution, implement it, and take it through qualification all the way to customer shipment and support
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback to the team
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
• Be able to write and/or review code as needed
• Drive the development process from concept to production, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with geographically distributed teams to ensure program delivery and success
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team efficiency and product quality.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and continuous learning.
• Quality first mindset with metric driven approach

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, electrical eng., or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in embedded software development
• 5+ years of experience in managing and leading embedded software development teams
• Proven track record of successfully building and leading teams delivering complex embedded wireless products on time and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of embedded systems design principles, including software architecture, real-time systems, and resource management.
• Strong understanding of wireless communication protocols and technologies (Wi-Fi).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Experience in establishing and sustaining excellent relationships with extended teams.

Other Preferred skills:

• Experience working for companies building Wi-Fi Access Points
• Deep experience with any of the following: Yocto build systems, Linus Kernel, Wi-Fi drivers (Qualcomm, Broadcom, Mediatek, etc.), platform bring up, Bluetooth technology, location services, On-prem and cloud managed products.

Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!

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