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Embedded Firmware Engineer (Network-WiFi)

Taipei, TaiwanResearch and Development
Taipei Office

Embedded Firmware Engineer (Network-WiFi)

About Ubiquiti

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and maintenance of embedded firmware for Wi-Fi systems and networking devices.

  • Bring up new platforms, including bootloader configuration, BSP integration, and Wi-Fi chipset enablement.

  • Collaborate with hardware, RF, QA, cloud/backend, and manufacturing teams to deliver production-ready firmware.

  • Debug low-level system issues using kernel logs, tracing tools, and lab diagnostics.

  • Optimize performance across CPU, memory, thermal, and wireless subsystems.

  • Support factory processes through diagnostic tools, recovery flows, and upgrade mechanisms.

  • Drive improvements in firmware stability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

  • Contribute to architectural discussions and feature planning across multiple product lines.

Requirement

  • Proven experience developing embedded firmware in C/C++ for Linux or RTOS-based systems.

  • Strong foundation in embedded systems, with 3+ years of hands-on experience in board bring-up, driver integration, or SoC-level debugging.

  • Solid understanding of 802.11 protocols, MAC/PHY layers, and Wi-Fi system behavior in real-world deployments.

  • Familiarity with kernel space vs user space concepts, memory management, and interrupt handling.

  • Experience using tools like dmesg, perf, strace, JTAG, or logic analyzers to debug complex firmware issues.

  • Ability to read schematics and work closely with hardware teams on platform-level bring-up.

  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.

  • Clear communication skills and a strong sense of ownership in delivering production-quality code. 

  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working on Wi-Fi firmware, wireless driver stacks, or connectivity products in production environments.

  • Familiarity with Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) SDKs, OpenWRT, Debian or embedded Linux distributions.

  • Background in optimizing wireless performance across complex RF environments.

  • Hands-on experience with BLE, thermal control, or secure boot implementations.

  • Leadership in cross-functional debug efforts involving hardware, RF, and backend systems.

  • Strong ownership mindset, with the ability to work independently and deliver in fast-paced, ambiguous situations.

  • Proficient with Git and other source code management tools.

  • Contributions to open-source firmware or kernel projects are a plus.

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