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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded linux yocto in Dallas, TX is $133,426.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,800.00 and $158,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Embedded Linux Yocto vs Embedded Linux Engineer?

AspectEmbedded Linux YoctoEmbedded Linux Engineer
CredentialsKnowledge of Yocto Project, Linux developmentLinux certifications, embedded systems experience
Work EnvironmentEmbedded device development, Linux build systemsDesigning, developing, and maintaining embedded Linux systems
Industry UsageUsed by companies building custom Linux distributions for embedded devicesEmployers developing embedded products with Linux
Search IntentUnderstanding Yocto's role in embedded Linux developmentRoles and responsibilities of embedded Linux developers

Embedded Linux Yocto focuses on building custom Linux distributions for embedded devices using the Yocto Project, while an Embedded Linux Engineer designs, develops, and maintains embedded Linux systems across various hardware platforms. The former is more specialized in build systems, whereas the latter covers broader development tasks.

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Infographic showing various Embedded Linux Yocto job openings in Dallas, TX as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $133,426 per year, or $64.1 per hour.

Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) / 802.11s Software Engineer

Nokia

Plano, TX • Hybrid

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 101 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

We are looking for a talented and motivated Wi-Fi Software Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will have expertise in Wi-Fi 6 (IEEE 802.11ax) and 802.11s mesh networking, and will work on designing and developing software for enterprise-grade wireless products. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge wireless networking technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in wireless networking software development, with a strong focus on enterprise or carrier-grade products.
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming, with experience in Python and Shell scripting.
  • In-depth knowledge of IEEE 802.11 protocols, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11s mesh networking, and security frameworks like WPA2/WPA3.
  • Experience with Host MAC (HMAC) architecture, MAC state machines, and association workflows.
  • Familiarity with Linux networking stack, TCP/IP protocols, and netlink interfaces.
  • Strong understanding of wireless software stacks, including hostapd, wpa_supplicant, and mac80211.
  • Experience in debugging wireless issues using tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, and GDB.
  • Knowledge of NXP wireless chipsets and access point solutions is preferred.
  • Experience with OpenWrt, Yocto, or Buildroot, and Linux kernel development is an asset.
  • Design and develop software for Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access points, implementing advanced features like OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and Beamforming.
  • Optimize wireless throughput, latency, and airtime utilization for enterprise networks.
  • Develop and maintain IEEE 802.11s mesh networking solutions, including Mesh Peering Management and Hybrid Wireless Mesh Protocol (HWMP).
  • Design Host MAC (HMAC) software components, managing association, authentication, and power-save operations.
  • Integrate and optimize software for NXP-based wireless access point platforms, working with NXP SDKs and reference designs.
  • Develop networking software on Embedded Linux platforms, customizing and maintaining hostapd, wpa_supplicant, and other Linux networking components.
  • Analyze and improve wireless performance metrics such as throughput, latency, and airtime efficiency.
  • Debug and troubleshoot wireless networking issues, utilizing tools like Wireshark and tcpdump to analyze packet captures.
  • Collaborate with RF, Hardware, Firmware, and QA teams to ensure seamless integration and product release.
  • Stay updated with the latest Wi-Fi technologies, including Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7, and contribute to enterprise access point software architecture.

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