System Architect - Wireless Embedded

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a seasoned System Architect - Wireless Embedded to spearhead the architecture design of a cloud-native Unified Connectivity Platform covering Enterprise Wi-Fi, NMS, ACS, Analytics, and Service Assurance. This position will oversee AP software, firmware, chipset/SDK, and AP–Controller architecture, contributing to the Discovery & Architecture phase to establish the MVP, target architecture, and future roadmap for connected network operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct AP software / wireless embedded architecture discovery in collaboration with engineering and product stakeholders, establishing the target AP software and device architecture
• Design AP–Controller–Cloud integration, encompassing communication, authentication, onboarding, provisioning, configuration, and policy synchronization
• Establish device lifecycle, interoperability, and device-cloud interfaces throughout the platform
• Build the AP software stack spanning 802.11, drivers, embedded Linux/OpenWrt, EasyMesh/prplMesh/OpenWiFi, and chipset/SDK ecosystems
• Establish firmware lifecycle and OTA architecture, covering versioning, compatibility, rollout, and rollback
• Set up diagnostics, telemetry, logging, health monitoring, and operational visibility mechanisms
• Assess Build vs. Reuse vs. Extend options across assets, OpenWiFi, chipset/vendor SDKs, and third-party components
• Pinpoint architecture, performance, security, and interoperability implementation risks
• Partner with Enterprise Wi-Fi/WLC and Cloud/Platform Architects to align AP capabilities, RF/RRM, client intelligence, security, and roaming requirements
• Contribute to architecture decisions, prioritization, estimation, roadmap, and phased delivery

Requirements

• 12-18 years of overall IT experience
• 12+ years working in AP software development, wireless embedded systems development, networking devices, gateways, or related product engineering
• Deep knowledge of AP software/firmware architecture, embedded Linux, device architecture, and product engineering
• Background in AP onboarding, provisioning, configuration management, device lifecycle, firmware management, and OTA update mechanisms
• Grasp of AP–Controller communication, control/data-plane interactions, WLAN management, and device lifecycle workflows
• Practical knowledge of Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and IEEE 802.11 technologies
• Background in Wi-Fi driver development, middleware, and SDK integration, including 802.11 stack components, performance, and debugging
• Experience working with Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom, Intel, or similar Wi-Fi chipset platforms and SDK ecosystems
• Background in embedded Linux, drivers, BSPs, middleware, hardware abstraction, and device-level software development & architecture
• Capability to evaluate chipset/SDK constraints and convert them into architecture, integration, performance, and roadmap decisions
• Knowledge of MQTT, SNMP, NETCONF, gRPC/gNMI, Syslog, and streaming telemetry frameworks
• Experience linking device software with cloud-native platforms, REST APIs, event-driven services, and SaaS/device-cloud architectures
• Ability to convert requirements into scalable device/software solutions while working across Product, Architecture, Cloud, Firmware, Hardware, QA, and Operations teams

Nice to have

• Background in OpenWiFi / TIP OpenWiFi / uCentral / OpenWrt / EasyMesh / prplMesh or similar ecosystems

We offer

• Opportunity to work on technical challenges that may impact across geographies
• Vast opportunities for self-development: online university, knowledge sharing opportunities globally, learning opportunities through external certifications
• Opportunity to share your ideas on international platforms
• Sponsored Tech Talks & Hackathons
• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions
• Possibility to relocate to any EPAM office for short and long-term projects
• Focused individual development
• Benefit package:
  • Health benefits
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible benefits
• Forums to explore beyond work passion (CSR, photography, painting, sports, etc.)