EMBEDDED SOFTWARE DEVELOPER FOR RDK-B

SS Software Solutions, LLC; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Software Solutions, LLC in Santa Clara, CA is seeking an Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B to design, implement, and integrate gateway and extender software.

The role emphasizes hands-on Linux kernel/user-space work, networking (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP), firewall/iptables, debugging with gdb/wireshark, and CI/CD collaboration in a fast-paced broadband product team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of embedded software development using C; C++ is a plus.
• Strong RDK-B/OpenWRT/prplOS architecture and broadband gateway knowledge.
• Hands-on embedded Linux experience, including kernel concepts and system debugging.
• Strong TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP and packet-flow knowledge.
• Experience with firewall/iptables and IPv6 transition technologies.
• Git/Gerrit and debugging tools such as gdb, valgrind, Wireshark, and tcpdump.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

RDK-B/OpenWRT

Embedded Linux

TCP/IP

DHCP

DNS

HTTP

firewall/iptables

IPv6

Git/Gerrit

Debugging tools

GDB/Valgrind/Wireshark

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

GTest/GMock

Wireshark

tcpdump

gdb

valgrind

Job description

Position Details

• Role Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B
• Request ID AUSTC_2026_0901
• Work Location Santa Clara, CA – Onsite
• Remote Work Possibility No
• Start Date Immediate availability
• Background Check Mandatory
• Global Role Family Products & Systems Engineering
• Technical Skills Family Connectivity and Network Engineering
• Language English
• Local Role Name Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B
• Local Skills Dipesh Damann Sharrma

Key Responsibilities

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

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years of embedded software development using C; C++ is a plus.
• Strong RDK-B/OpenWRT/prplOS architecture and broadband gateway knowledge.
• Hands-on embedded Linux experience, including kernel concepts and system debugging.
• , Strong TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTPand packet-flow knowledge.
• Experience with firewall/iptables and IPv6 transition technologies.
• Git/Gerrit and debugging tools such as gdb, valgrind, Wireshark, and tcpdump.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex embedded environments.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.11n/ac/ax technologies.
• OCSIS, MDoCA, and other broadband technologies.
• TR-069/TR-181, SNMP, and remote management protocols.
• Chipset SDKs such as Broadcom and Qualcomm.
• WPA3, RADIUS, and SSL/TLS security protocols.
• Docker/containerization and CI/CD pipelines.
• Python or Shell scripting for automation and testing.