Meet the Team

The Cisco Wireless Radio Software team builds and integrates the firmware and driver layers that power Wi-Fi radios across Cisco's access point portfolio. We work closely with chipset vendors (Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek), platform teams, and system engineers to deliver high-performance, reliable wireless connectivity at global scale.

Our team operates at the intersection of RF, firmware, drivers, and system software—enabling advanced Wi-Fi features and ensuring seamless operation across complex wireless environments.

Your Impact

As an Engineering Manager for the Wireless Radio / Firmware team, you will build, lead, and scale a high-performing engineering team responsible for radio software development and integration. You will drive execution across firmware, driver, and system layers while shaping the technical direction and ensuring delivery of high-quality wireless solutions.

This role requires a strong combination of people leadership, deep wireless expertise, and system-level thinking, along with the ability to work closely with chipset vendors and cross-functional teams.

In This Role

Build, lead, and mentor a team of engineers working on radio firmware and driver development
Drive delivery of Wi-Fi features and radio software integration from concept to production
Collaborate with chipset vendors (e.g., Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek) on firmware, driver issues, and roadmap alignment
Work closely with platform, feature, QA, and hardware teams to ensure seamless system integration
Guide resolution of complex, cross-layer issues spanning firmware, drivers, RF behavior, and system software
Define team priorities, manage execution, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software
Establish strong engineering practices, including code quality, testing, and debugging methodologies
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools and AI-native workflows to improve team productivity and execution
Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture focused on ownership, learning, and innovation

Minimum Qualifications

Have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Have 12+ years of experience in wireless systems, embedded software, or radio firmware development
Have 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams delivering complex wireless or embedded systems
Have strong expertise in Wi-Fi (802.11) protocols, features, and system behavior
Have deep understanding of firmware, drivers, and system-level architecture
Have experience working with chipset vendors on integration, debugging, and feature enablement
Have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment
Are an effective communicator who can align cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders
Are passionate about building teams and developing engineers

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with radio firmware, driver development, or upstream driver contributions
Strong understanding of wireless performance, RF behavior, and large-scale deployments
Experience driving cross-site or global engineering teams
Experience implementing AI-assisted development practices at team or organization level

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Why Cisco

At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Senior Engineering Manager – Wireless Radio Firmware (G12)