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# Staff/Sr. Staff Wi-Fi Firmware Engineer at InnoPhase IoT

- **Company:** InnoPhase IoT
- **Location:** San Jose California, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-05-27
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/innophaseiot/jobs/4684726006

## Job description

## About InnoPhase IoT

If you are keen to work with a bunch of brilliant people with various backgrounds, if you share the same value of working smart and celebrating successes, if you have enthusiasm for big technology in a small company, if your goals are to learn and experience different aspects of work--not just singing the same song every day, you’ll find your playground at Innophase IoT.

We are looking for people seeking AWESOMENESS! If you’re good at what you do, you can work anywhere. If you’re the best at what you do, come work at Innophase IoT!

We are looking to augment our Wi-Fi firmware team with a highly motivated, analytical Principal Software Engineer with embedded software development experience. The ideal person for this role is highly technical, with proven track record designing scalable, modular, and reliable firmware for wireless IoT solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design and develop firmware for our cutting edge ULP wireless solutions
- Lead the 802.11 MAC layer feature design and development of our homegrown SoCs
- Collaborate with worldwide team in delivering high quality end to end ecosystem solution.

Job Requirements:

- BS or MS in Computer Science with 5 - 10 years’ experience in embedded firmware development
- Extensive experience working on wireless products (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/Zigbee)
- Good understanding of IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be MAC and PHY specifications
- Extensive C coding experience required, knowledge of python a plus
- Experience with RTOS (Real-Time Operating Systems) is required
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well in a diverse, team-focused environment
- Strong track record of delivering products and features on schedule

Desirable Skills

- Must have 5 - 10 years of hands-on working experience with real-time embedded systems
- Must have prior WMAC firmware development experience
- Must have good understanding of IEEE802.11 specs and multi-threaded embedded system concepts
- Working knowledge of networking stack (Ethernet, TCP/IP suite) desired
- Experience with GIT and JIRA
- Team player with a strong sense of urgency to meet product needs on time
- Knowledge of Low power design and algorithms that optimize resource utilization around traffic models is a big plus

It is key to unleash the potential in every employee, every team, every leader, and the company herself. We know employees perform best when motivated, appreciated and recognized, and can be themselves. We are committed to building a culture where every voice can be heard, everyone has room for growth and can make meaningful contributions. At the end of the day, we want success not just for the company, but also for everyone who believes in the company, the vision, and the future.

## About InnoPhase IoT

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: InnoPhase IoT develops ultra-low-power wireless semiconductor platforms that enable intelligent, battery-powered IoT devices.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Dr. Yang Xu (CEO & CTO)

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Semiconductors / Wireless IoT (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, Zigbee)
- **Target Customers**: B2B – OEMs, developers, and manufacturers of smart home, industrial IoT, building automation, medical, and wearable devices.
- **Mission Statement**: "To advance the future of IoT by making intelligent connectivity simpler, more efficient, and ready to support the ideas that shape how we live, work, and connect." [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/company/)

## Products & Services
- **Talaria Platform**: Ultra-low-power Wi-Fi + BLE SoC platform with programmable digital radio architecture that delivers up to 8x longer battery life than traditional solutions. [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/)
- **Talaria 6 Family of SoCs**: Next-generation multi-protocol SoCs supporting Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6.0, Thread, and Zigbee; dual-band (2.4/5 GHz); Edge AI processing; PSA Level 2/3 security; ARM Cortex-M33. Designed for AI/ML-enabled cameras, video doorbells, hearables, and spatial audio. [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/)
- **Production-Ready Certified Modules**: Pre-certified modules that accelerate time-to-market, paired with a comprehensive SDK and rich partner ecosystem (sensors, ISPs, MCU suppliers, cloud providers). [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available
- **Key Metric**: Total funding not disclosed; headcount of 65 employees (as of 2026). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/innophase-iot)
- **Notable Investors**: Not publicly listed
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Won 2026 IoT Semiconductor Product of the Year for Talaria 6 Family. [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/)
  - 13 active job postings (as of 2026), with +30% monthly increase in postings despite slight headcount decline (-1.2% YoY). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/innophase-iot)
  - Expanding globally with development centers in San Diego, Stockholm (Sweden), and Bangalore (India). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/innophase-iot)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Breakthrough RF Technology**: Proprietary programmable digital radio architecture dramatically reduces power consumption, enabling battery-powered devices that last 2–4x longer than Wi-Fi competitors.
- **Multi-Protocol & Multi-Band**: Talaria 6 integrates Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 6, Thread, and Zigbee in a single chip, simplifying BOM and interoperability across ecosystems like Matter.
- **Security Leadership**: PSA Level 2/3 certification for robust cybersecurity, addressing growing IoT threat concerns.
- **Comprehensive Platform Approach**: Not just a chip – includes modules, SDK, global regulatory certifications, and an extensive partner ecosystem, reducing development friction. [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Edge AI and Intelligent Connectivity**: Integrating AI/ML processing at the edge for smart cameras, hearables, and sensors.
- **Ecosystem Interoperability**: Ensuring seamless compatibility with Matter, Thread, and cloud platforms to remove barriers for OEMs.
- **Sustainability**: Ultra-low-power design aligns with global energy-efficiency goals, enabling longer-lasting battery devices and reducing e-waste. [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Emphasis on "open communication, cross-functional teamwork, and shared ownership" with a diverse, inclusive environment. [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/careers/) / [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/innophase-iot)
- **Work Environment**: "New offices are state of the art"; remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but company operates across multiple global sites.
- **Engineering Culture**: Focus on empowering engineers with resources and autonomy ("rather than micromanage, we give people the training and resources they need, and let them work on their own terms"). [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/careers/)
- **Perks**: Excellent benefits package (not detailed), equal opportunity employer, and continuous learning opportunities. [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/careers/)
- **Ideal Team Member Traits**: "Smart, for starters" – looking for bright, curious individuals who are the best in their field but always eager to learn. [innophaseiot.com](https://innophaseiot.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [innophaseiot.com - Company Overview](https://innophaseiot.com/company/)
2. [innophaseiot.com - Main Site](https://innophaseiot.com/)
3. [innophaseiot.com - Careers](https://innophaseiot.com/careers/)
4. [LinkedIn - InnoPhase IoT](https://www.linkedin.com/company/innophase-iot)
5. [CB Insights - InnoPhase](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/innophase-1) (partial data)

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