Hybrid Embedded Software Engineer – Linux/C++, RDKB

Eliassen Group; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer in Englewood, CO. The role focuses on developing and expanding an RDKB-based embedded software stack for broadband and Wi-Fi products.

You will write production code, debug complex issues, and integrate software on embedded networking devices. The ideal candidate works with architects and engineers, owns day-to-day development, and contributes to troubleshooting across multiple layers of the stack.

Qualifications

• Professional experience developing embedded software.
• Strong programming experience with C and/or C++.
• Hands-on development experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience with RDK, ideally within broadband, networking, gateway, router, or similar embedded products.
• Ability to develop features and perform hands-on debugging, troubleshooting, and integration.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, OSI model, interfaces, connectivity, and general troubleshooting.
• Experience debugging software running directly on embedded hardware or devices.
• Ability to take technical direction and independently execute assigned development work.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on engineering mindset.
• Preferred: Direct RDKB experience, RBUS and CCSP familiarity, Broadcom or Qualcomm chipset experience, DOCSIS knowledge, prior cable/broadband ecosystem experience, RDK-V exposure, Network+ level networking knowledge, and multi-platform OEM integration experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain embedded software using C/C++ on Linux.
• Develop and integrate functionality within RDK/RDKB-based platforms.
• Implement new features based on technical requirements, architecture, and assigned development tickets.
• Debug and troubleshoot software, firmware, integration, and device-level issues.
• Perform hands‑on integration and validation of software across broadband and Wi‑Fi devices.
• Investigate issues across different layers of the embedded networking stack and drive them toward resolution.
• Work with RDKB components and frameworks such as RBUS and CCSP as needed.
• Collaborate with software architects, developers, platform teams, and other engineering stakeholders.
• Diagnose networking‑related behavior using knowledge of TCP/IP, the OSI model, and common networking concepts.
• Support software integration across hardware platforms and chipsets.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, testing, debugging, and defect resolution.
• Take ownership of assigned work and deliver features with limited day‑to‑day oversight once technical direction has been established.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Embedded systems

Networking fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Code debugging

Tools

RDK

RBUS

CCSP

Job description

Eliassen Group is seeking a hands-on Embedded Software Engineer in Englewood, CO. The role focuses on developing and expanding an RDKB-based embedded software stack for broadband and Wi-Fi products.

You will write production code, debug complex issues, and integrate software on embedded networking devices. The ideal candidate works with architects and engineers, owns day-to-day development, and contributes to troubleshooting across multiple layers of the stack.