Wi-Fi Engineer at HAYS in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a Wi-Fi Engineer in San Francisco, CA / Santa Clara, CA.


Role Description


•Design, develop and execute test plans for Wifi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
•Perform functional, performance and stress testing to evaluate Wi-Fi range, throughput, and reliability
•Perform Wi-Fi roaming performance using 802.11k and 802.11v to ensure seamless handoff between devices
•Test and analyze the Wi-Fi extenders for coverage optimization, latency and backhaul performance.
•Utilize Wi-Fi testing tools (Wireshark, iperf, etc.) to capture and analyze network performance
•stay updated with Wifi6/6E/7 advancements and integrate best practices into test strategies.


Skills & Requirements


•Strong understanding of 802.11 Wi-Fi standards, RF fundamentals, and wireless security protocols.
•Experience working with Wi-Fi routers, extenders, and mesh networking solutions.
•Experience working with band steering and cloud managed Wi-Fi solution.
•Experience working with roaming protocols like 802.11 KVR and AP/Extender configuration.
•Proficiency in network debugging, packet analysis, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with attention to details
•Experience with test automation using Python, shell scripting or similar tools.
•Experience with industry standard Wi-Fi test tools like Veri wave, IXIA Chariot, Alethea, Spirent and packet debuggers like Wireshark and Omni peek.
•Experience in developing test strategies and executing it with automation or manual testing
•Basic knowledge of networking protocols like TCP/IP, DHCP, RADIUS etc


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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