Field Application Engineer (Wireless Networks)

TL;DR

Field Application Engineer (Wireless Networks): Providing pre-sales technical leadership and support for deploying industry-leading wireless technology, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread, into next-generation products. Focus on wireless systems architecture, silicon selection, protocol stack integration, and hands-on debugging for customer designs and optimizing embedded C/C++ solutions.

Location: Remote (USA home based) with up to 50% travel required

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, driving innovation in the automotive, industrial, mobile, and smart home markets.

What you will do

• Provide pre-sales technical leadership in wireless systems architecture, silicon selection, and protocol stack integration.
• Support and optimize LINUX, Android, and embedded in C/C++ solutions, including Zephyr and FreeRTOS.
• Perform RF validation, wireless coexistence testing, and protocol-compliance verification and performance tuning.
• Offer design support through schematic/PCB reviews, bench bring-up, debugging, root-cause analysis, and customer troubleshooting.
• Deliver on-site and remote proof-of-concept builds using evaluation kits.
• Lead technical training sessions, including webinars and workshops.
• Oversee project coordination across stakeholders, manage timelines, and document deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 3+ years in embedded systems development or application support with microcontroller or SoC platforms.
• Proficient in C/C++ firmware development and IDE tools.
• Working knowledge of hardware interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, SDIO, USB, PCIe, and Ethernet.
• Basic understanding of wireless networking technologies: Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth Low Energy (Bluetooth SIG stack), Thread, and Matter.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with schematic review, signal analysis, and lab tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice to have

• Experience in wireless RF validation, regulatory certification, and protocol stack integration.
• Familiarity with ARM Cortex MCUs/SoCs and RTOS platforms (FreeRTOS, Zephyr).
• Embedded Software experience (kernel, u-boot, user-space).
• Hands-on proficiency with oscilloscopes, spectrum/network analyzers, protocol analyzers.
• Prior experience as a Field Application Engineer or similar customer-facing role.

Culture & Benefits

• Join a collaborative, passionate team that values creativity and open communication.
• Opportunity to develop leading-edge software & hardware solutions.
• Work to solve tough problems together.