WLAN RDK-B Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop WLAN and EasyMesh features on RDK-B broadband gateways, routers, extenders, and access points.
• Design and implement Wi-Fi functionalities including SSID management, band steering, client steering, channel optimization, load balancing, roaming, QoS, DFS, WPA2/WPA3 security, and Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 capabilities.
• Lead the implementation and integration of Wi-Fi Alliance EasyMesh (Controller and Agent) within RDK-B platforms.
• Integrate and customize OpenSync, EasyMesh, hostapd, wpa_supplicant, OneWiFi, and vendor-specific WLAN SDKs.
• Define software architecture for carrier-grade Wi-Fi and mesh deployments supporting broadband operators.
• Troubleshoot complex WLAN and EasyMesh interoperability, roaming, backhaul, and performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with Wi-Fi Alliance EasyMesh, TR-181, TR-069/TR-369 (USP), and operator requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years of embedded software development experience with at least 5 years in RDK-B.
• Strong expertise in WLAN technologies including IEEE 802.11n/ac/ax/be (Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E/7).
• Hands-on experience with Wi-Fi Alliance EasyMesh architecture, Controller-Agent implementation, Multi-AP standards, and mesh networking solutions.
• Deep understanding of RDK-B components including CCSP, RBUS, HAL, OneWiFi, WebConfig, and telemetry frameworks.
• Experience integrating OpenSync, EasyMesh, hostapd, wpa_supplicant, steering managers, and WLAN drivers.