Broadband Software Architect & Tech Lead (Wi‑Fi 7/8)

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks an experienced Software Architect to own the RDK-B based broadband gateway/CPE architecture for Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7 and upcoming Wi‑Fi 8 in a Georgia/Atlanta setting.

You will lead integration of RDK-B components, OpenSync cloud management, and Wi‑Fi feature sets (MLO, OneWiFi, hostapd, EasyMesh), while guiding Yocto/BitBake builds, debugging, and cross‑functional collaboration with hardware R&D and MSO customers to ensure field-ready, certifiable designs.

Responsibilities

• Own software architecture for RDK-B based Broadband Gateway/CPE platforms across Wi‑Fi 6, 6E, 7, and emerging Wi‑Fi 8 designs.
• Lead integration and customization of RDK-B components and services for MSO/cable operator deployments.
• Architect and guide integration of the OpenSync cloud management framework (OVSDB, cloud connectivity, Wi‑Fi optimization services) alongside RDK-B.
• Drive Wi‑Fi 7/8 feature integration, including Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and next‑generation Wi‑Fi architectures.
• Own architecture for OneWiFi, Wi‑Fi HAL, hostapd, and EasyMesh integration.
• Guide embedded Linux, BSP, and platform bring‑up across chipset vendors (Broadcom, MaxLinear, Qualcomm, etc.).
• Architect WAN/LAN, DHCP, DNS, VLAN, routing/switching, and broadband protocol stacks.
• Own TR‑181/CCSP data model architecture and D‑Bus/R‑Bus integration.
• Guide Yocto/BitBake build system architecture and release engineering practices.
• Lead system‑level debugging and performance optimization (GDB, Valgrind, Wireshark, tcpdump, Linux tracing tools).
• Partner cross‑functionally with Sercomm's Taiwan hardware/R&D teams and US‑based cable operator customers to align architecture decisions with field and certification requirements.
• Lead architecture and design reviews; mentor developers and provide technical leadership across the team.

Job description

GCS Recruitment Specialists seeks an experienced Software Architect to own the RDK-B based broadband gateway/CPE architecture for Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7 and upcoming Wi‑Fi 8 in a Georgia/Atlanta setting.

You will lead integration of RDK-B components, OpenSync cloud management, and Wi‑Fi feature sets (MLO, OneWiFi, hostapd, EasyMesh), while guiding Yocto/BitBake builds, debugging, and cross‑functional collaboration with hardware R&D and MSO customers to ensure field-ready, certifiable designs.