At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.Role Summary :At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.As a Principal Software Engineer on the Core OS Networking team, you will be responsible for enhancing the industry’s most innovative embedded networking solution for streaming audio and developing the firmware for new product introductions with modern radio chips. You will work with some of the brightest minds in the business across multiple disciplines of software, hardware, radio, acoustics, and WiFi technologies. You will have fun and innovate every day in our fast paced and creative environment.What You’ll Do Use your knowledge of C, Linux kernel mode development, and network device drivers to bring up new prototypes and future Sonos products on the latest, highest performing wireless networking hardware.Use your understanding of IEEE 802.11, Bluetooth, Ethernet, and network organization and routing algorithms to improve the performance and scale of the Sonos wireless network.Work with the rest of the embedded software development teams to understand the audio streaming application software being built on top of WiFi, and suggest ways in which the higher-level software may make most efficient use of the underlying network.Work closely with the Hardware and Software teams to optimize Sonos platform performance, maintaining our market position as the most advanced audio hardware system in the world.What You’ll Need Basic Qualifications: BS or MS in EE, CS, Mathematics, or related discipline.Proficiency in C.10+ years of experience developing, optimizing, and maintaining embedded systems.Demonstrated experience in both:Linux kernel development and debugging.IEEE 802.11/wireless or mesh networking. Deep understanding of WiFi-4, 5, and 6 technologies, and AP and station behavior.Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience working directly with external vendor(s) to integrate and troubleshoot issues with 802.11 radio chips and Linux device driver SDKs.Experience with wireless protocol analyzers and 802.11 packet decode.Experience using formal development processes and tools.Solid track record of shipping reliable, extensible and maintainable software.Experience leveraging your curiosity to solve problems in innovative ways.Experience effectively communicating your ideas verbally and over Slack (or email, Confluence, etc).Not a stranger to working in a fast-paced, results oriented environment, in fact, you thrive in it.#LI-RemoteWe consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, which may cause compensation to vary depending on your skills, experience and qualifications. This job is also eligible for discretionary bonuses as well as an opportunity to become a Sonos shareholder because all full time employees are eligible for stock grants. The minimum base pay may be modified in the future based on changing market conditions. The starting minimum base pay for this role is: $185,000We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including open time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other benefits subject to eligibility requirements. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.Follow the links to review the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement. The pay transparency policy is available here. Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to accommodations@sonos.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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