RDK-B Embedded Networking Engineer

Expedite Talent Solutions; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B in Santa Clara, CA. You will design, develop, and integrate software for gateway products, working with chipset vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include implementing Parental Control, firewall/iptables, DHCP, SNMP, TR-069/TR-181, and network management, plus debugging in embedded Linux and CI/CD participation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years embedded software development in C (C++ a plus).
• Strong knowledge of RDK-B/OpenWRT/prplOS architecture and broadband gateway technologies.
• Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, including kernel-level concepts and system debugging.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP stack, networking protocols (DHCP, DNS, HTTP).
• Experience with firewall/iptables and IPv6 transition technologies.
• Familiarity with Git/Gerrit and debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, wireshark, tcpdump).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex embedded environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Embedded C

C++

Embedded Linux

TCP/IP

iptables

Debugging

GDB/Valgrind

Tools

Git/Gerrit

Wireshark

tcpdump

GDB

Valgrind

Job description

Expedite Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B in Santa Clara, CA. You will design, develop, and integrate software for gateway products, working with chipset vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include implementing Parental Control, firewall/iptables, DHCP, SNMP, TR-069/TR-181, and network management, plus debugging in embedded Linux and CI/CD participation.