RDK Software Engineer

The engineer will work closely with customers, marketing teams, and internal engineering teams to define product requirements, design and implement RDK-B features, troubleshoot field issues, and ensure high-quality software releases., * Work with Marketing, customers, and internal stakeholders to define and refine product features for North American (NAM) customers.

• Design technical solutions based on product and customer requirements.
• Develop and implement new RDK-B functionalities using C/C++.
• Develop and maintain embedded application software for residential gateways and broadband devices.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve customer-reported and field issues.
• Debug complex software and networking problems using logs, GDB, Valgrind, Wireshark, and other debugging tools.
• Develop and maintain unit tests to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Work with Git, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD environments to support development and release processes.
• Contribute to Yocto-based embedded Linux builds and software integration.
• Support development and troubleshooting across Wi-Fi, Ethernet, WAN, and LAN networking technologies.

We are seeking an experienced RDK-B Software Engineer with strong expertise in C/C++, embedded Linux, residential gateways, and broadband networking. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of hands-on RDK-B development experience and a strong understanding of Wi-Fi, Ethernet, WAN/LAN technologies, Yocto, and network protocols., * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of hands-on RDK-B development experience, specifically on routers, residential gateways, or broadband devices.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Solid experience with embedded Linux application development.
• Strong understanding of RDK-B architecture and components.
• Hands-on experience with Yocto or comparable embedded Linux build systems such as Buildroot/OpenWrt.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols, including:
• ARP
• IPv4 / IPv6
• ICMP
• TCP / UDP
• GRE
• DNS
• DHCP
• IGMP
• CWMP/TR-069
• USP
• SNMP
• Experience with WAN/LAN technologies, including Ethernet, Wi-Fi, DOCSIS, 5G/LTE, EPON, and/or GPON.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills using tools such as:
• RDK logs
• GDB
• Valgrind
• Wireshark
• Experience with Git, Jira, Jenkins, and CI/CD development environments.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly when working directly with customers and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting production RDK-B deployments.
• Experience working with broadband operators or telecommunications customers.
• Experience with RDK-B middleware/components and integration.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of multiple access technologies such as DOCSIS, GPON/EPON, and cellular WAN.
• Experience diagnosing complex networking issues using packet captures and system-level logs.

Application Question(s):

• How many years of hands-on RDK-B development experience do you have?
• What RDK-B based devices have you worked on?