Principal Embedded Firmware Architect — Hybrid Role

Verizon; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Verizon in Irving, TX is seeking a Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer to architect and drive firmware for next‑gen networking devices. The role focuses on C/C++ in embedded Linux, Wi‑Fi routers, gateways, and access points. You will lead deep packet analysis, system triage, validation of end‑to‑end Wi‑Fi performance, and interface with cross‑functional teams.

Hybrid work with some travel is supported. The position offers impact across networking devices and requires strong debugging,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of related experience.
• 6+ years of embedded firmware/networking experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop high-performance firmware in embedded Linux.
• Lead deep packet inspection and network analysis with Wireshark and tcpdump.
• Diagnose critical issues via shell, collect logs and diagnose kernel crashes.
• Validate Wi-Fi performance across 2.4/5/6 GHz bands and gateway features.
• Produce detailed bug reports with reproducible steps and captures.
• Design Python and Bash scripts to automate tests and data collection.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded Linux

Wi-Fi networking

Packet analysis

Python scripting

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OpenWrt

RDK-B

SDKs

Job description

Verizon in Irving, TX is seeking a Principal Embedded Firmware Engineer to architect and drive firmware for next‑gen networking devices. The role focuses on C/C++ in embedded Linux, Wi‑Fi routers, gateways, and access points. You will lead deep packet analysis, system triage, validation of end‑to‑end Wi‑Fi performance, and interface with cross‑functional teams.

Hybrid work with some travel is supported. The position offers impact across networking devices and requires strong debugging,