Innovation Lead - Office of the CTO | WiFi (10343)

Experience & Background

Demonstrated leadership in the WiFi market by chairing a working group within organizations such as the IEEE, Linux Foundation, TIP, Wi-Fi Alliance, or WBA.

Experience working with regulatory bodies on WiFi standardization , frequency allocation , and spectrum management.

Proven track record of regular public speaking engagements at WPLC , Wi-Fi Alliance events, or similar industry conferences.

Proven record of successfully driving WiFi-related solutions and products from ideation through productization .

Proven experience working with engineering teams to successfully introduce products into the WiFi market .

Technical Skills

Deep understanding of all WiFi standards and adjacent wireless technologies

CWNE -level knowledge or equivalent

RF design and troubleshooting experience in large scale deployments

Deep understanding of location technologies (BLE, UWB, 802.11az)

Understanding of edge computing, distributed systems, and cloud networking architectures

Knowledge of efficient data structures, query optimization, and analytics technologies for WiFi

Collaboration & Communication

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills—able to work effectively across diverse audiences

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear narratives for CTOs, VPs, and executives

Proven track record of driving issues to resolution with strong customer satisfaction

Thrive working both independently and within high-performing cross-functional teams

Comfortable with ambiguity and defining problems before solutions exist

Professional Qualities

Ambitious and driven, thriving in a demanding and fast-paced environment

Willing to roll up your sleeves, take ownership, and be a proactive team player

Excellent critical thinking and business acumen to identify solutions with widespread adoption potential

Ability to balance exploration with execution, knowing when to pivot and when to commit

Comfortable with occasional travel and significant remote engagement with customers and partners

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, related field, or equivalent professional experience