WiFi Access Point Firmware Sr. Director

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of firmware engineers dedicated to the development of WiFi access point firmware.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and set clear goals for both individual and team growth.

• Oversee the design, development, and optimization of firmware for WiFi access points that operate within a cloud-managed environment, supporting remote configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Ensure firmware integrates smoothly with the Marvis AI platform to enhance network intelligence, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance capabilities.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and cloud teams to define technical requirements, design solutions, and implement features that enable seamless communication between access points, the cloud, and Marvis AI.

• Lead the development and integration of cloud management features, ensuring that WiFi access points can be remotely configured, updated, and monitored via a cloud platform.
• Collaborate with cloud engineering teams to ensure robust, scalable, and secure cloud-based management tools are in place for seamless operation and user experience.

• Collaborate with AI engineers to ensure that WiFi access points are optimized for integration with Marvis, enabling automated network management, performance optimization, and intelligent decision-making based on AI-driven insights.

• Manage project timelines, allocate resources, and drive the delivery of new firmware releases that incorporate cloud management and AI features.
• Lead efforts to prioritize and resolve technical issues, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality firmware solutions.

• Oversee the development of automated testing strategies, tools, and frameworks for cloud-managed access points.
• Ensure the firmware is rigorously tested in both cloud and local environments to guarantee reliable performance and seamless AI integration.

• Stay at the forefront of WiFi technologies, cloud management, and AI advancements to bring innovative solutions to our products.
• Research and implement new features, security protocols, and enhancements to ensure our access points remain competitive in the evolving market.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing teams in the WiFi or networking domain.

• Proven experience in leading firmware development for IoT or networking devices, particularly those with AI and cloud management capabilities.

• Knowledge of security standards for wireless communication (e.g., WPA3, VPNs, encryption) and cloud-based systems.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management abilities, with a focus on driving cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to navigate complex technical challenges and make high-impact decisions.

• Familiarity with Marvis AI or similar AI-driven network management systems.
• Exposure to wireless certification processes (e.g., WiFi Alliance) or knowledge of AI model deployment in embedded systems.

• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work on WiFi access points that are not only state-of-the-art in wireless performance but also integrated with an innovative AI platform, Marvis.
• Career Development: A unique opportunity to grow within a rapidly expanding sector that combines networking, cloud management, and artificial intelligence.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a forward-thinking team where innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement are core values.

Minimum Salary: $231,200.00

Maximum Salary:$332,350.00

The pay range for this position is expected to be between $231,200.00 and $332,350.00/year; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes medical benefits, 401(k) eligibility, vacation, sick time, and parental leave. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Juniper's pay range data is provided in accordance with local state pay transparency regulations. Juniper may post different minimum wage ranges for permanent residency petitions pursuant to US Department of Labor requirements.