Principal Software Development Engineer

chennai, tamil nadu, India • Posted June 05, 2026

Job Type: Full-time

Location: chennai, tamil nadu

Posted: June 05, 2026

Category: Other-General

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

Role Description

 
   Responsibilities    
 MaxLinear is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you will focus on the following: 
 Lead development of next generation wireless communications and broadband products like multi-gigabit Wi-Fi and broadband routers, mesh networks and distributed systems providing high speed data connectivity 
 Pre- and post-silicon development of drivers and software for the next generation of Fibre/Cable/5G, WiFi, IoT and smart gateways SoC and system integration 
 
   Qualifications    
 Deep knowledge of system programming in C/C++ preferably on embedded systems  
 About 12 years (or more) of relevant experience in WLAN driver/FW development 
 Ability to independently develop and own software modules 
 Expertise in Linux Kernel/Driver development and system level knowledge 
 Experience in Wi-Fi driver developme...
                

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