Embedded Software / Middleware Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Part time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Embedded Software / Middleware Engineer to work on connected-device and networking platforms in Dallas. The role requires strong C programming on Linux-based embedded systems, middleware experience, and hands-on networking expertise, including Wi-Fi and IP protocols, with testing and debugging across hardware and software bring-up.

The candidate will design, develop, and maintain embedded middleware, integrate middleware with SoC vendor software, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with Embedded Linux.
• Experience with embedded middleware or platform software.
• Solid knowledge of networking and IP protocols.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Wi‑Fi connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded middleware software.
• Develop and debug production-quality C code on Linux-based embedded platforms.
• Integrate middleware with SoC vendor software and hardware platforms.
• Support system bring-up, software integration, and platform validation.
• Investigate issues involving Linux, middleware, networking, Wi‑Fi, and hardware.
• Analyze network traffic and Wi‑Fi behavior to identify connectivity and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, and related network protocols.
• Perform detailed debugging and root-cause analysis of complex system issues.
• Work closely with QA, architecture, hardware, and external technology vendors.
• Optimize software performance, reliability, and system stability.
• Develop scripts using Python or Bash when required for testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

C programming

Embedded Linux

Middleware

Networking

Wi‑Fi / networking

System bring-up

Python / Bash

Troubleshooting

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

iPerf

Python

Bash

Job description

Embedded Software / Middleware Engineer

Location: Dallas, TX
Job Type: Contract
Work Model: Hybrid/Onsite - Based on business requirements

Job Summary

Our client is looking for an experienced Embedded Software/Middleware Engineer to work on connected-device and networking platforms.

This position is ideal for an engineer with a combination of C programming, Embedded Linux, middleware, Wi-Fi/networking, and hardware integration experience. Candidates with experience in RDK-B/RDK-V, broadband gateways, routers, DOCSIS, or consumer networking products are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded middleware software.
• Develop and debug production-quality C code on Linux-based embedded platforms.
• Integrate middleware with SoC vendor software and hardware platforms.
• Support system bring-up, software integration, and platform validation.
• Investigate issues involving Linux, middleware, networking, Wi-Fi, and hardware.
• Analyze network traffic and Wi-Fi behavior to identify connectivity and performance issues.
• Troubleshoot TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, HTTP, and related network protocols.
• Perform detailed debugging and root-cause analysis of complex system issues.
• Work closely with QA, architecture, hardware, and external technology vendors.
• Optimize software performance, reliability, and system stability.
• Develop scripts using Python or Bash when required for testing and troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong C programming skills.
• Strong hands-on experience with Embedded Linux.
• Experience with embedded middleware or platform software.
• Solid knowledge of networking and IP protocols.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting Wi-Fi/wireless connectivity.
• Experience with system integration and embedded platform bring-up.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis capabilities.

Preferred Experience

• RDK / RDK-B / RDK-V
• Broadcom or Qualcomm SoCs
• DOCSIS
• Broadband gateways
• Cable modems
• Wi-Fi routers
• Set-top boxes
• Consumer electronics / connected devices
• Wireshark
• tcpdump
• iPerf
• Python / Bash