Build reliable WLAN connectivity for Fuchsia, Google’s modern, open-source operating system. The Fuchsia WLAN Core team works on WLAN features and the 802.11 specification, delivering improvements that can be validated quickly through integration and end-to-end testing. Based in Seattle, WA (onsite), this Software Engineer III role offers a strong compensation range of USD 147,000 - 210,000 per year, plus benefits including comprehensive insurance and paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop WLAN features with an emphasis on 802.11 spec correctness.
- Write, review, and maintain Python-based WLAN tests that run in Fuchsia’s infra connectivity test lab.
- Contribute to the next generation of infra device architecture for Fuchsia connectivity.
- Implement and monitor device metrics for crashes, performance, and feature rollout.
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and performance of the software stack.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 2 years of experience with software development in Rust.
- Experience in software engineering in a wireless networking environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- 2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms.
- Experience developing accessible technologies.
- Experience developing wireless networking protocols and devices.
Tools and Technologies
Rust, Python, 802.11
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- 20 days of vacation per year (accruing at 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment)
- Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle), including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
- Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
- Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
- 13 paid days per year
About the job
Fuchsia is a simple, secure, updatable, and performant open-source operating system. It powers Google’s Nest Hub Smart Display products today. The Fuchsia WLAN Core team is part of Fuchsia’s Connectivity organization, with a goal to bring reliable WLAN connectivity to Fuchsia. The Core team implements the 802.11 specification and works closely with Driver and Policy teams to develop a full WLAN stack, including power-save capabilities. The team has a long roadmap aligned to the feature set of today’s flagship devices, and impact on Fuchsia’s hardware platforms can be seen quickly.
By applying to this position, you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from: Seattle, WA, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Jose, CA, USA.
