Docsis SME

GCS Recruitment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a DOCSIS Device SME in Philadelphia, on-site, contract-to-hire, to drive DOCSIS device architecture, firmware, interoperability, provisioning, security and performance for next-generation broadband solutions.

The role leads DOCSIS-based cable modem and gateway platforms, collaborates with chipset vendors, and troubleshoots firmware, networking, and hardware across 3.0/3.1 (4.0 preferred).

Qualifications

• Strong experience with DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 (DOCSIS 4.0 preferred).
• Deep understanding of cable modem and broadband gateway hardware and software stacks.
• Knowledge of DOCSIS provisioning, registration, bonding, security, DHCP, TFTP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, NAT, and SNMP.
• Experience working with embedded Linux environments and networking protocols.
• Familiarity with Broadcom, MaxLinear, or similar DOCSIS chipset platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root‑cause analysis skills across firmware, networking, and device hardware layers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for DOCSIS-based cable modem and gateway platforms.
• Support device architecture, firmware functionality, and feature integration across DOCSIS 3.0, 3.1, and emerging DOCSIS 4.0 technologies.
• Investigate and resolve complex device-side issues involving firmware, networking, provisioning, security, and hardware components.
• Work closely with chipset vendors (Broadcom, MaxLinear, etc.), CMTS providers, and engineering teams to drive product improvements and issue resolution.
• Analyze device logs, packet captures, telemetry, and system behavior to identify root causes and optimize performance.
• Support DOCSIS provisioning, configuration management, certificates, PKI, secure boot, and firmware upgrade mechanisms.
• Provide technical guidance for customer deployments, escalations, and field issues.

Skills

DOCSIS 3.x/4.0

Embedded Linux

Networking protocols

Cable modem hardware

Firmware troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Security provisioning

Tools

Broadcom chipsets

MaxLinear chipsets

SNMP

Job description

Hiring: DOCSIS Device SME

Locations: Philadelphia, PA
On‑Site | Contract-to-Hire

We are seeking a DOCSIS Device SME with strong expertise across both the hardware and software aspects of Cable Modems and Residential Gateways. This role will focus on DOCSIS device architecture, firmware, interoperability, provisioning, security, performance optimization, and customer deployments for next-generation broadband solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead for DOCSIS-based cable modem and gateway platforms.


• Support device architecture, firmware functionality, and feature integration across DOCSIS 3.0, 3.1, and emerging DOCSIS 4.0 technologies.


• Investigate and resolve complex device-side issues involving firmware, networking, provisioning, security, and hardware components.


• Work closely with chipset vendors (Broadcom, MaxLinear, etc.), CMTS providers, and engineering teams to drive product improvements and issue resolution.


• Analyze device logs, packet captures, telemetry, and system behavior to identify root causes and optimize performance.


• Support DOCSIS provisioning, configuration management, certificates, PKI, secure boot, and firmware upgrade mechanisms.


• Provide technical guidance for customer deployments, escalations, and field issues.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience with DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 (DOCSIS 4.0 preferred)


• Deep understanding of cable modem and broadband gateway hardware and software stacks


• Knowledge of DOCSIS provisioning, registration, bonding, security, DHCP, TFTP, DNS, IPv4/IPv6, NAT, and SNMP


• Experience working with embedded Linux environments and networking protocols


• Familiarity with Broadcom, MaxLinear, or similar DOCSIS chipset platforms


• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and root‑cause analysis skills across firmware, networking, and device hardware layers

This is an excellent opportunity for a well-rounded DOCSIS professional who can bridge hardware, firmware, and networking domains while working with cutting‑edge broadband technologies.