Architect - RDKB

Infosys Limited; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Health & dependent care reimbursement

Life/Accident Insurance

Job summary

Infosys Limited is seeking an Architecture Consultant 2 to lead architecture discussions for performance, security, and scalability. You will evaluate technologies, define solution frameworks, and drive proof-of-concept validation across broadband gateway platforms.

The role requires deep embedded systems experience, including C++, Python, Linux (Yocto/Buildroot), and RTOS, with emphasis on scalable, secure architectures and strong collaboration with client teams.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of embedded firmware experience in broadband gateway platforms.
• Strong proficiency in C++ (11/14/17) for embedded contexts including RAII and STL.
• Experience with Python scripting for analysis and automation.
• Proficiency with embedded Linux environments (Yocto/Buildroot) and device tree.
• Familiarity with RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr) and embedded peripherals (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB).
• Knowledge of safety or quality standards (ISO 26262, IEC 62304, MISRA C/C++).
• Experience with wireless stacks (BLE, WiFi) and edge AI or DSP.

Responsibilities

• Participate in customer discussions to gather and analyze system requirements for performance, security and scalability.
• Provide suggestions on solution architecture and drive design creation.
• Identify suitable technologies and perform market analysis to recommend optimal architectural options.
• Develop integration strategies based on proof-of-concept validation.
• Ensure knowledge transfer and adherence to quality standards during transitions and deployments.
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve complex technical issues through deployment and rollout.
• Analyze system performance and identify risks in the system landscape.
• Create artifacts of architectural frameworks and technical solutions.

Skills

C++ (embedded)

Python

Perl

Embedded Linux

RTOS

TCP/IP networking

Education

Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent

Three years of progressive experience in lieu of every year of education

Tools

Yocto/Buildroot

CMake

Docker

Job description

Domain|Network|Contact Center Communication Protocols

Technical Skills 5

Salary min

96021

Salary max

140496

Overview

The Infosys Engineering unit is dedicated to amplifying product-centric value delivery through innovative engineering solutions. We focus on adopting a data-first approach to engineering and value-stream management, enabling real-time visibility into the flow of value. Our team leverages advanced technologies such as AI, ML, and predictive analytics to drive continuous improvement, enhance delivery processes, and accelerate time to market. Join us to be part of a team that is at the forefront of engineering innovation, delivering intelligent insights and empowering stakeholders to achieve hyper-productivity and sustainable growth.

In the assigned Job Role of Architecture Consultant 2, your Area Of Responsibility will be as below:

• Participate in customer discussions to gather and analyze system requirements for performance, security and scalability.
• Provide suggestions on solution architecture, contribute to tech framework development, support enterprise architecture definition, and drive design creation
• Identify suitable technologies and tools available in the market, and perform a comparative analysis in line with client's business requirement, thereby identifying optimal architectural solution options
• Participate in developing integration strategies based on validation of proof of concept of proposed architectural solutions
• Facilitate a smooth transition by ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to quality standards, while contributing to the build and deployment automation strategy
• Collaborate with development teams to resolve complex technical issues using solution deployment and roll out methods, during build, deployment and support phases
• Analyze system performance basis architectural solutions implemented and support in identifying potential risks in the system landscape
• Create artifacts of architectural frameworks and technical solutions, thereby enriching team's knowledge repository

Your contribution to the team:

• The ability to analyse, design, and develop scalable and secure architectures.
• A knack for assessing multiple technologies, tools and frameworks to recommend optimal solutions.
• Understanding of integration methodologies, proof-of-concept validation and deployment strategies.
• The ability to document architectural frameworks and solutions.
• Proactive communication with internal teams and clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• A knack to keep with up technical advancements to ensure relevant and effective recommendations.
• The ability to maintain standards and ensure smooth transition through knowledge transfer

Required Skill and Experience

Experienced RDK-B Firmware Engineer with strong expertise in broadband gateway development, embedded Linux, and Wi-Fi technologies. The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and validating firmware/software components for DOCSIS, Wi-Fi, and Gateway platforms based on the RDK-B stack.

Key Skillsets-
Programming:
Strong proficiency in C++ (11/14/17) for embedded contexts (const correctness, RAII, templates, STL in constrained environments).
Strong scripting with Python (pytest/unittest, argparse, asyncio/threads, serial, numpy/pandas for analysis).
Working experience with Perl for legacy automation, parsing, tooling, infrastructure scripts.

Embedded Expertise:
Experience with microcontrollers (e.g., ARM Cortex-M/R/A) or Embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot, device tree, system).
Familiarity with RTOS (e.g., FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr) and interrupt-driven design.
Hands-on with communication protocols: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, TCP/IP.
Board bring-up, BSP customization, bootloaders (U-Boot), secure boot, OTA update mechanisms.
Experience with Yocto, Cmake toolchain files, and containerized toolchains (Docker).
Exposure to safety or quality standards (ISO 26262, IEC 62304, MISRA C/C++).
Experience with wireless stacks (BLE, Wi Fi, Thread, Zigbee), edge AI, or DSP.
Knowledge of power management, low-power modes, and battery-operated devices.
Familiarity with Perl CPAN tooling and migration of legacy Perl scripts to Python when appropriate.
Performance profiling and memory analysis on embedded targets (perf, gprof, valgrind, ETM/ITM).
Minimum years of experience: 8-10 years

Broadband Domain: RDK-B, USP/TR-369, DOCSIS, Cable Modem, Broadband CPE, Fiber Gateways, Wi-Fi 6/7/8, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, IPv4/IPv6, ACS, Telemetry.
C, C++, and Embedded Linux.
Python
Perl
Embedded Linux (Yocto/Buildroot)
RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr)
I2C, SPI, UART, CAN, USB, TCP/IP
Linux, Wireshark, tcpdump, Spirent, Ixia, iPerf
Experienced Engineer specializing in developing, integrating, testing, and maintaining broadband solutions on RDK-based devices such as gateways, and routers

Preferred Skill and Experience

Experience working with OEM platforms such as Askey, Sercomm, Sagemcom, Vantiva/Technicolor, and CommScope
Prior experience supporting large broadband operators and cable/MSO service providers

Additional Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education.
This position may require relocation and/or travel to work/project location.
Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role now or in the future.

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits:

• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness , Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level

About Us

Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than 50 countries to navigate their digital transformation. With over four decades of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we expertly steer our clients through their digital journey. We do it by enabling the enterprise with an AI-powered core that helps prioritize the execution of change. We also empower the business with agile digital at scale to deliver unprecedented levels of performance and customer delight. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.

EEO

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