PrPLOS Developer

Thinkpalm Technologies; Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinkpalm Technologies is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer to advance prplOS, prplMesh, and OpenWrt across broadband gateways and wifi routers. You will customize, port, and optimize carrier-grade networking software, collaborating with OEMs, chipset vendors, and open-source communities.

The role emphasizes embedded Linux development, Wi‑Fi technologies, and drivers. You will contribute to robust, scalable services and middleware in a dynamic, global team.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Embedded Linux Development.
• Hands-on experience with prplOS, prplMesh, and OpenWrt.
• Experience in porting software to new hardware platforms and BSPs.
• Strong understanding of Linux networking stack and networking protocols.
• Experience in Wi-Fi technologies, including Wi-Fi EasyMesh (Multi-AP).
• Expertise in Linux device driver development and middleware integration.
• Experience working with Wi-Fi chipsets from major vendors (Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom, MaxLinear, Renesas, NXP).
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in embedded systems.
• Familiarity with open-source development methodologies and tools.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software for broadband gateways and routers.
• Customize and integrate prplOS, prplMesh, and OpenWrt for customer platforms.
• Port prpl Foundation software to new hardware platforms and BSPs.
• Develop and maintain networking services, middleware, and system applications.
• Integrate Wi‑Fi drivers from major vendors.
• Implement and optimize Wi‑Fi EasyMesh features.
• Develop and customize Linux device drivers and middleware components.
• Collaborate with OEMs, chipset vendors, and open-source communities for integration.
• Perform debugging, performance tuning, and optimization of embedded networking software.
• Ensure software quality, stability, and carrier-grade compliance.

Skills

Embedded Linux Development

prplOS

prplMesh

OpenWrt

Linux kernel/networking

Wi-Fi EasyMesh

Device driver development

Debugging and performance tuning

Collaboration with OEMs and vendors

Tools

Qualcomm Wi-Fi

MediaTek Wi-Fi

Broadcom Wi-Fi

MaxLinear Wi-Fi

Renesas Wi-Fi

NXP Wi-Fi

prpl Foundation tools

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer prplOS / prplMesh / OpenWrt

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer with strong expertise in the prpl Foundation ecosystem, including prplOS, prplMesh, and OpenWrt, to develop next-generation broadband gateways, Wi-Fi access points, and mesh networking solutions.

The candidate will work closely with global OEMs, chipset vendors, and open-source communities to design, customize, integrate, and optimize carrier-grade networking software.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded Linux software for broadband gateways and Wi-Fi routers.
• Customize and integrate prplOS, prplMesh, and OpenWrt for customer platforms.
• Port prpl Foundation software to new hardware platforms and BSPs.
• Develop and maintain networking services, middleware, and system applications.
• Integrate Wi-Fi drivers from Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom, MaxLinear, Renesas, and NXP platforms.
• Implement and optimize Wi-Fi EasyMesh (Multi-AP) features.
• Develop and customize Linux device drivers and middleware components.
• Collaborate with OEMs, chipset vendors, and open-source communities for solution development and integration.
• Perform debugging, performance tuning, and optimization of embedded networking software.
• Ensure software quality, stability, and compliance with carrier-grade requirements.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Embedded Linux Development.
• Hands-on experience with prplOS, prplMesh, and OpenWrt.
• Experience in porting software to new hardware platforms and BSPs.
• Strong understanding of Linux networking stack and networking protocols.
• Experience in Wi-Fi technologies, including Wi-Fi EasyMesh (Multi-AP).
• Expertise in Linux device driver development and middleware integration.
• Experience working with Wi-Fi chipsets from Qualcomm, MediaTek, Broadcom, MaxLinear, Renesas, or NXP.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills in embedded systems.
• Familiarity with open-source development methodologies and tools.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in broadband gateway, router, access point, or mesh networking product development.
• Exposure to carrier-grade networking solutions.
• Knowledge of embedded software performance optimization and system integration.