Senior Embedded Software Engineer - Broadband Devices

Optimum; Bethpage (NY); On-site; USD 134,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimum is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to join our engineering team. You will develop embedded software for broadband devices, focusing on DOCSIS, PON, and Wi‑Fi, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and test software for high performance and reliability.

The role requires a strong background in embedded C/C++, Linux, and hardware/software integration, with emphasis on security, testing, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of embedded software development experience with broadband technologies (DOCSIS, PON, Wi-Fi).
• Certifications in networking or embedded systems are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for broadband devices (DOCSIS, PON, Wi-Fi).
• Implement and optimize software for performance, reliability, and security.
• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and processors in broadband devices.
• Write secure, maintainable code across repositories and contribute to knowledge bases.
• Integrate software with hardware components and conduct unit, integration, and system testing.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux/Unix

DOCSIS

PON

Wi‑Fi

Python

Git

Yocto

Firmware development

Networking protocols

C/C++

Debugging tools

Build systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Yocto

Job description

Optimum is seeking a Software Development Engineer III to join our engineering team. You will develop embedded software for broadband devices, focusing on DOCSIS, PON, and Wi‑Fi, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to design, implement, and test software for high performance and reliability.

The role requires a strong background in embedded C/C++, Linux, and hardware/software integration, with emphasis on security, testing, and maintainability.