Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B

TALENT Software Services; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B in Santa Clara, CA. You will design, develop, and integrate gateway software, focusing on broadband technologies and network management.

Responsibilities include implementing features like firewall rules, DHCP, SNMP, and TR069/TR181, plus debugging across embedded Linux and contributing to CI/CD workflows. Strong C skills and gateway know-how are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded software development experience in C (C++ a plus).
• Strong knowledge of RDK-B/OpenWRT/prplOS and broadband gateway tech.
• Hands-on embedded Linux experience including kernel and user space debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate software components for gateway and extender products.
• Implement and enhance features like Parental Control, firewall/iptables, DHCP, SNMP, TR069/TR181, and network management.
• Debug and resolve issues in embedded Linux environments (kernel and user space).
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to meet platform standards and integration.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot customer-reported issues.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing (GTest/GMock), and CI/CD processes.

Skills

Embedded C

TCP/IP networking

Linux kernel debugging

CI/CD pipelines

GTest/GMock

GDB

Wireshark

Tools

Git

Gerrit

Docker

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B with strong expertise in broadband gateway technologies. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate advanced networking features for home and business gateway products on RDK-B. You will work closely with chipset vendors, cross-functional teams, and customer support to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and integrate software components for gateway and extender products.
• Implement and enhance features such as Parental Control, firewall/iptables, DHCP, SNMP, TR069/TR181, and network management.
• Debug and resolve issues across embedded Linux environments, including kernel and user space.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure compliance with platform standards and seamless integration.
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot customer-reported issues.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing (GTest/GMock), and CI/CD processes.

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development using C (C++ is a plus).
• Strong knowledge of RDK-B/OpenWRT/prplOS architecture and broadband gateway technologies.
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, including kernel-level concepts and system debugging.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP stack, networking protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP), and packet flow.
• Experience with firewall/iptables, and IPv6 transition technologies.
• Familiarity with source control tools (Git/Gerrit) and debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, wireshark, tcpdump).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex embedded environments.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Wi-Fi technologies and IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11n/ac/ax).
• Knowledge of DOCSIS, MoCA, and other broadband technologies.
• Familiarity with TR-069/TR-181, SNMP, and remote management protocols.
• Exposure to chipset SDKs (Broadcom, Qualcomm, etc.).
• Understanding of security protocols (WPA3, RADIUS, SSL/TLS).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Scripting skills in Python or Shell for automation and testing.