Senior Engineering Manager – Wireless Radio… at Cisco · Bengaluru

Senior Engineering Manager – Wireless Radio Firmware (G12) Location: 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 culture focused on ownership, learning, and innovation Minimum Qualifications Have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field Have 12+ years of experience in wireless systems, embedded software, or radio firmware development Have 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams delivering complex wireless or embedded systems Have strong expertise in Wi-Fi (802.11) protocols, features, and system behavior Have deep understanding of firmware, drivers, and system-level architecture Have experience working with chipset vendors on integration, debugging, and feature enablement Have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products in a fast-paced environment Are an effective communicator who can align cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders Are passionate about building teams and developing engineers Preferred Qualifications Experience with radio firmware, driver development, or upstream driver contributions Strong understanding of wireless performance, RF behavior, and large-scale deployments Experience driving cross-site or global engineering teams Experience implementing AI-assisted development practices at team or organization level Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.