Sr. Wi-Fi Engineer (Denver, CO)

• Wi-Fi Alliance Engagement
  • Actively represent Charter’s interests within the Wi-Fi Alliance, participating in working groups related to Wi-Fi security, interoperability, and future specifications.
  • Provide technical expertise during specification reviews, ensuring alignment with the company's product roadmap and technical vision.
  • Participate in Interop events, testing and validating the company's wireless solutions against industry standards and other vendors.

• Access Point Development
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and drive implementation of innovative features across our Access Point products.
  • Design, test, and document new features, ensuring seamless integration with existing frameworks and systems.
  • Develop and document test methodology toward requirements traceability and automation of device testing.
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting for complex field issues, working closely with development, support, and customer-facing teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in the design, development, and implementation of wireless networking solutions, preferably within a carrier grade Wi-Fi environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in Wi-Fi technologies, including in-depth understanding of 802.11 standards (e.g., 802.11be, 802.11ax, 802.11ac).
• Experience with Wi-Fi security protocols (WPA2, WPA3, etc.) and a strong understanding of wireless security best practices.
• Strong foundation in network engineering principles, including IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DSCP, routing, and switching.
• Proficiency with network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, spectrum analyzers, ).
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to independently investigate and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, including executives.

• Prior participation in Wi-Fi Alliance activities or other industry standards bodies.
• 15+ years of hands-on experience in the design, development, and implementation of wireless networking solutions, preferably within a carrier grade Wi-Fi environment.
• Track record of defining requirements, delivering hardware and software designs, and developing features for Wi-Fi gateways/devices.
• Knowledge and experience with embedded software languages (e.g. C) and tools, build systems, cross compilers, embedded Linux kernels and hardware abstraction layers.
• Understanding of OpenWRT, experience working with wireless protocol stacks and data models, and familiarity with the Linux connectivity stack.
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Perl) for automation and data analysis.

Benefits for this role include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off (vacation and holidays)

• Paid Sick Leave (HFWA-Compliant) – available to all employees, including part-time and temporary staff, for health and safety needs

(Cedent provides all legally required benefits under Colorado law, including HFWA-compliant sick leave.)
 

• How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter via Cedent Careers Portal at www.cedentinc.com/careers or via email to hr@cedentinc.com.

• Deadline: Applications accepted until 31sOct 2025, 11:59PM CST

Department: Preferred Vendors
This is a contract position