Senior Engineering Manager – Wireless Radio Firmware (G12)

Cisco — Bangalore, India

Meet the Team The Cisco Wireless Radio Software team builds and integrates the firmware and driver layers that power Wi-Fi radios across Cisco’s access point portfolio. We work closely with chipset vendors (Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek), platform teams, and system engineers to deliver high-performance, reliable wireless connectivity at global scale. Our team operates at the intersection of RF, firmware, drivers, and system software—enabling advanced Wi-Fi features and ensuring seamless operation across complex wireless environments. Your Impact As an Engineering Manager for the Wireless Radio / Firmware team, you will build, lead, and scale a high-performing engineering team responsible for radio software development and integration. You will drive execution across firmware, driver, and system layers while shaping the technical direction and ensuring delivery of high-quality wireless solutions. This role requires a strong combination of people leadership, deep wireless expertise, and system-level thinking , along with the ability to work closely with chipset vendors and cross-functional teams. In this role: Build, lead, and mentor a team of engineers working on radio firmware and driver development Drive delivery of Wi-Fi features and radio software integration from concept to production Collaborate with chipset vendors (e.g., Qualcomm, Broadcom, MediaTek) on firmware, driver issues, and roadmap alignment Work closely with platform, feature, QA, and hardware teams to ensure seamless system integration Guide resolution of complex, cross-layer issues spanning firmware, drivers, RF behavior, and system software Define team priorities, manage execution, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software Establish strong engineering practices, including code quality, testing, and debugging methodologies Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools and AI-native workflows to improve team productivity and execution Foster a collaborative, high-performance engineering c

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