> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2518993-embedded-firmware-developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2518993-embedded-firmware-developer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Embedded Firmware Developer - **Company:** Hptech Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Bash Shell, UClibc (C Standard Library), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, CMake, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Network Address Translation, Domain Name System (DNS), Linux on Embedded Systems, Firmware, GNU Debuggers, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Open VSwitch, Broadcom, Memory Leaks, Shell Script, TCP/IP, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Wi-Fi Technology, Gitlab, Git, Openwrt, Perf (Linux), Yocto, Gitlab-ci, Patch Management, Hardware Acceleration - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/152cecd5-952b-4128-99a7-624a951f1fe2 ## About the Role * 10+ years of Embedded Linux development using C/C++ * OpenWrt development including packages, feeds, Kconfig, and patch management * Linux kernel networking stack * TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, MAP-T, routing protocols (RIPv2, OSPF) * WiFi 6/6E/7 (802.11ax/be) technologies * Qualcomm IPQ and/or Broadcom platforms * Device tree, kernel modules, board bring-up * Advanced troubleshooting of kernel panics, watchdogs, memory leaks, and performance issues * Python and Shell scripting * Technical leadership and mentoring experience * Strong Git/GitLab workflow knowledge ## Description The selected candidate will design, develop, and maintain firmware for WiFi 6/6E/7 residential gateway/router platforms deployed at large scale. The role requires deep technical expertise, architecture-level thinking, leadership capabilities, and collaboration across firmware, cloud, test, and vendor teams., * OpenSync, OVSDB, Plume Cloud * Open vSwitch (OVS) * QCA NSS/PPE hardware acceleration * FRR/Quagga routing frameworks * IPSec and GRE tunneling * DOCSIS/CPE/Broadband ISP platforms * GitLab CI/CD * Fleet-scale firmware deployment and rollback strategies * Regulatory certification exposure (FCC/WiFi Alliance) * Offshore team coordination experience Tools & Environment * C, C++, Shell, Python * Qualcomm IPQ Platform * OpenWrt / Linux Kernel * OpenSync / OVSDB * Buildroot / Yocto / Make / CMake * Wireshark, tcpdump, GDB, Valgrind, perf, ftrace * GitLab CI/CD ## Related Videos - [Code to Road in < 12 hours](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1082-code-to-road-in-12-hours) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Into the hive of eBPF!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1199-into-the-hive-of-ebpf) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Gentle Introduction to eBPF](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/789-gentle-introduction-to-ebpf) - [Stop Committing Your Secrets - GIt Hooks To The Rescue!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/573-stop-committing-your-secrets-git-hooks-to-the-rescue) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [The Best X (Twitter) Accounts for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/294-the-best-x-twitter-accounts-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 138 - Are you secure about this?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/486-dev-digest-138-are-you-secure-about-this) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)