Embedded Software Developer

Pay Range Provided by TALENT Software Services

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$42.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Work location:

Philadelphia, PA or Santa Clara, CA (100% Onsite)

Background and Meet and Greet: MANDATORY

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B with strong expertise in broadband gateway technologies. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate advanced networking features for home and business gateway products on RDK-B. You will work closely with chipset vendors, cross-functional teams, and customer support to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

• Design, develop, and integrate software components for gateway and extender products.
• Implement and enhance features such as Parental Control, firewall/iptables, DHCP, SNMP, TR069/TR181, and network management.
• Debug and resolve issues across embedded Linux environments, including kernel and user space.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure compliance with platform standards and seamless integration.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot customer-reported issues.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing (GTest/GMock), and CI/CD processes.

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development using C (C++ is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of RDK-B/OpenWRT/prpl
  
  OS architecture and broadband gateway technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded Linux, including kernel‑level concepts and system debugging.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP stack, networking protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP), and packet flow.
• Experience with firewall/iptables, and IPv6 transition technologies.
• Familiarity with source control tools (Git/Gerrit) and debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, wireshark, tcpdump).
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills in complex embedded environments.

• Experience with Wi‑Fi technologies and IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11n/ac/ax).
• Knowledge of DOCSIS, MoCA, and other broadband technologies.
• Familiarity with TR-069/TR-181, SNMP, and remote management protocols.
• Exposure to chipset SDKs (Broadcom, Qualcomm, etc.).
• Understanding of security protocols (WPA3, RADIUS, SSL/TLS).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Scripting skills in Python or Shell for automation and testing.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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