On-Site DOCSIS Architect - Cable Modems & Gateways

GCS Recruitment; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a DOCSIS Device SME in Dallas, TX to bridge hardware, firmware, and networking for next-generation broadband platforms. You will lead DOCSIS device architecture, provisioning, security, and performance improvements on cable modems and residential gateways.

The role focuses on DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 and 4.0 technologies, collaboration with chipset vendors, and field deployments. On-site contract-to-hire with strong emphasis on debugging, testing, and customer deployments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with DOCSIS 3.0/3.1 and ideally DOCSIS 4.0 technologies.
• Strong understanding of cable modem and broadband gateway hardware/software stacks.
• Experience with embedded Linux environments and networking protocols.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis across firmware, networking, and 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 with chipset vendors (Broadcom, MaxLinear) and CMTS providers 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 3.0/3.1

Embedded Linux

Network protocols

Firmware debugging

Root-cause analysis

Tools

Broadcom chipsets

MaxLinear chipsets

Job description

🚨 Hiring: DOCSIS Device SME 🚨

📍 Locations: Dallas, TX
🏢 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.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.