OpenWrt Linux Engineer

TechStar Group; Hyderabad, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

TechStar Group in Hyderabad seeks an embedded software engineer with hands-on experience in Linux-based systems and OpenWrt. You will work on networking stacks, Wi‑Fi configurations, and enterprise AP concepts.

The role emphasizes strong C/C++ programming, Linux command line proficiency, and familiarity with VLANs, RADIUS/captive portals, and Git-driven build processes. Exposure to OpenWrt and QCA/ARHT platforms is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3 years of embedded Linux/OpenWrt experience.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Basic understanding of Linux systems, networking concepts, TCP/IP and Wi‑Fi fundamentals.
• Familiar with VLAN concepts, enterprise SSID configurations and RADIUS/captive portal basics.
• Proficient in Linux command line and shell scripting.
• Familiarity with Git and embedded build systems.

Skills

Embedded Linux/OpenWrt

C/C++ programming

Linux systems basics

Networking concepts

TCP/IP

Wi-Fi fundamentals

VLAN concepts

Enterprise SSID configurations

RADIUS/captive portal basics

Linux CLI & shell scripting

OpenWrt exposure

QCA/ARHT Wi‑Fi platforms exposure

Enterprise AP concepts

Git & embedded build systems

Job description

Mandatory :

• 3 years of embedded Linux/OpenWrt experience
• Good C/C++ programming knowledge
• Basic understanding of:
• Linux systems
• Networking concepts
• TCP/IP
• Wi-Fi fundamentals
• Familiarity with:
• VLAN concepts
• Enterprise SSID configurations
• Basic RADIUS/captive portal concepts
• Linux command line and shell scripting knowledge
• Basic debugging knowledge Preferred
• Exposure to OpenWrt
• Exposure to QCA or ARHT Wi-Fi platforms
• Understanding of enterprise AP concepts
• Familiarity with Git and embedded build systems