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We design and deliver cellular modules and connectivity solutions that automotive, and IoT companies trust to work for years, in the field, without compromise.\nOur teams span North America, Europe, and APAC, giving you the chance to collaborate with world-class engineers and go-to-market experts solving hard problems at global scale - from cybersecurity and supply chain resilience to regulatory compliance across dozens of markets.\nIf you want your work to matter in a world that’s rapidly connecting everything, and you want to do it alongside people obsessed with getting the hard stuff right, Eagle Wireless is where that happens.\nAbout the role\nWe are looking for a talented Software Engineer - Wi-Fi to design, develop, and maintain Linux-based embedded systems for IoT devices. This role focuses on Wi-Fi connectivity, networking protocols, and integration with edge devices. 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