WiFi MAC Engineer

• Two (x2) Full-time Fixed term positions for 3 years at Camperdown Campus

• Work with leading researchers and industry partners in wireless communications

• Base Salary HEO 7 $117,133 - $127,610 or HEO 8 from $131,108 to $147,858 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

We are seeking to appoint two WiFi MAC Engineers to join the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)at the University of Sydney. In this role, you will work closely with industry partners to develop and implement WiFi MAC layer firmware and drivers, contributing to cutting-edge advancements in wireless communications.

The Telecommunication research area within the School of ECE has an established international reputation in wireless communications and signal processing, comprising five IEEE Fellows, several research fellows, and more than 50 postgraduate students. The University of Sydney is ranked 13th globally in Telecommunications in the recent Shanghai subject rankings, providing a highly collaborative and innovative research environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• design and develop WiFi MAC layer architecture and firmware solutions

• evaluate and implement new WiFi features aligned with emerging standards

• develop and maintain C or RTL-based programming for MAC layer components

• define and optimise partitioning across drivers, firmware, and RTL design

• collaborate with internal teams and external industry partners to deliver project outcomes

• manage competing deadlines and contribute to multiple concurrent workstreams.

About you

• Postgraduate qualification in relevant field or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience

• proven experience in WiFi MAC design and architecture

• demonstrated capability in evaluation and implementation of new WiFi features

• strong programming skills in C or RTL

• experience in driver, firmware, and RTL design partitioning for WiFi systems

• strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

• excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with a collaborative approach

Preferred experience includes:

• firmware development for WiFi internal CPU and SoC network subsystems

• familiarity with IEEE 802.11 specifications and WiFi Alliance test plans

• experience working within an IC design house environment

• knowledge of embedded systems, ARM/MIPS CPU, Linux, scripting, and build tools such as make file.

Appointment will be made at either HEO 7 or HEO 8 classification level depending on the candidate’s profile and experience.

Work Rights

You must have appropriate work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is available for appointments at the HEO8 level.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University.  Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

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How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Deepna Chand, Recruitment Operations by email to recruitment.sea@sydney.edu.au .

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Applications Close

Sunday 26 July 2026 11:59 PM