Principal Software Development Engineer

MaxLinear

📍 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted March 03, 2026

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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 developme...
            

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Job Details

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Type Full-time
Category Other-General
Posted Date March 03, 2026
Application Deadline April 12, 2026