Principal Software Engineer, R&D 

The Research and Development Engineer will primarily be involved in utilizing Research, development and testing skills and business acumen to create solutions to drive business success. We’re looking for an individual who is passionate about working on Wireless technologies.

• Working on new and upcoming Wireless technology standards and protocols
• Working on Mobile platforms and cutting edge web technologies in the Wireless domain
• Working closely with Boingo teams across the company, including Engineering and Marketing.
• Uses skills to develop and test mobile and web frameworks, apps and systems. Create design and/or test documents to meet business objectives

Responsibilities

• Excited to work on new technologies and Industry standards in and around Wireless and Networking domains.
• Quickly ramp up on Amazon Web services technologies following the development, testing and deployment process.
• Lead efforts with the QA team to define release priorities and test plans and priorities; assists in testing of the related activities (planning/debugging/problem resolution) as needed
• Design, develop and test system enhancements to meet business requirements using AWS, node.js or related and then package the changes/additions for release including implementation instructions.
• Perform architecture improvements, and support activities.

Requirements

• ​Demonstrated 10 + years of experience with chosen technology stack.
• Strong development and architecture experience (3+ years) in AWS (or related Cloud platform)
• Demonstrated expertise with UNIX/Windows and Mobile (Android/iOS) platforms.
• Experience in node.js/Java or similar frameworks. 
• Strong development and testing experience in Windows OS, either using C, C++ or C#.
• Have developed & deployed, and tested mobile apps on either Windows, Android, or iOS platforms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with discretion and sound independent judgment.
• Good understanding of TCP/IP and 802.11 protocol stacks, including development, troubleshooting and testing experience
• Experience in web development technologies, node.js, Apache, PHP or similar.
• Thorough understanding and experience in various Networking protocols (TCP/IP, OSI, 802.11a/b/g/n), Operating Systems (UNIX, Linux, Macintosh, VMWare), AAA (Radius), and Open Source Tools.
• Good overall understanding of Web based frameworks and protocols including HTTP, XML, and SOAP.
• 6+ years’ experience working on various Version Control systems like SVN, GIT, CVS, Perforce etc.
• Demonstrated experience in SSL certificates and related security protocols

Nice to Have

• Working experience on Version Control systems like SVN, GIT, CVS, and Perforce etc.
• Understanding on AGILE/Scrum process for iterative development
• Passionate about R&D, developing prototypes and building solutions.

 Meet Boingo

Boingo Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIFI) helps the world stay connected. Our vast footprint of Wi-Fi and cellular networks covers more than a million locations and reaches over a billion consumers annually – in places as varied as airports, stadiums, universities, and military bases. The Boingo platform drives revenue through various products, including Wi-Fi, DAS (cellular), Media, Wholesale, and more.

We’re an enthusiastic team, dedicated to growing our business by building amazing, valuable products.  Boingo boasts a super-fun working environment, with an annual pool tournament, Halloween costume contest, summer picnic, bowling nights, and more. There’s also a kitchen stocked with yummy snacks and drinks, an unlimited vacation policy, and an incredible benefits package that includes equity. Plus, our new award-winning WWHQ, located in Westwood, CA, has 360-degree views of LA, from Catalina to the Hollywood Sign. It’s no wonder we were recently named one of the Best Places to Work in LA!

Boingo Wireless – one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles! – LA Business Journal, 2016