Principal Software Development Engineer

MaxLinear

Full Time Chennai, Tamil Nadu Computer Occupations

Posted:

June 07, 2026

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job 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 development on Linux p...
                

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Chennai, India

Posted: June 07, 2026

Deadline: July 17, 2026