Senior Embedded Software Engineer - RDK-B/Wi-Fi (Contract, Onsite - Denver, CO)

Consult Red Ltd; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 96 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

W-2 benefits

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Résumé du poste

Consult Red in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong RDK-B and Wi‑Fi experience for a 6-month, 100% onsite contract. You will design, implement, and validate embedded software for Linux-based platforms, focusing on connectivity and performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in embedded software, proficiency in C/C++, and hands-on debugging with tools like GDB and Wireshark. Onsite work with W-2 benefits and relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
• Proficient in C/C++ programming.
• Experience with RDK-B and Wi‑Fi technologies.
• Linux experience (BusyBox, Bash, scripting).
• Strong networking knowledge (DHCP, DNS, NTP, subnets, VLANs).
• Proficient in debugging with GDB, packet capture, and Wireshark.

Responsabilités

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components using C/C++.
• Develop and troubleshoot software on Linux-based embedded platforms.
• Analyze and resolve complex issues related to networking, Wi‑Fi connectivity, and system performance.
• Investigate software defects using debugging and diagnostic tools.
• Perform packet captures and network traffic analysis to identify root causes of issues.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to support testing, troubleshooting, and system validation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support integration, validation, and deployment activities across RDK-based platforms.

Connaissances

C/C++

RDK-B

Wi-Fi

Linux

Networking

Debugging

Outils

GDB

Wireshark

BusyBox

Bash

Description du poste

At Consult Red, we help global media, broadband, and technology brands design, build, and launch connected, intelligent products - from next-generation video gateways and edge-AI platforms to advanced software architectures like RDK and prplOS.

We’re looking for a talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong RDK-B and Wi-Fi experience for our client in Denver, Colorado. This is a 6-month contract role, 100% onsite at the client’s Denver office.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components using C/C++
• Develop and troubleshoot software on Linux-based embedded platforms
• Analyze and resolve complex issues related to networking, Wi-Fi connectivity, and system performance
• Investigate software defects using debugging and diagnostic tools
• Perform packet captures and network traffic analysis to identify root causes of issues
• Develop scripts and automation tools to support testing, troubleshooting, and system validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support integration, validation, and deployment activities across RDK-based platforms

What You’ll Need to Bring

• 5+ years of professional embedded software development experience
• C/C++ programming
• RDK-B
• Wi-Fi experience (packet analysis, security modes, configuration, hostapd concepts)
• Linux experience (BusyBox, Bash, scripting)
• Networking (OCS concepts, basic to advanced understanding of networking concepts, DHCP, DNS, NTP, subnets, and VLANs)
• Debugging (memory debugging tools, GDB, Bash scripts, packet capture, Wireshark, network services)

Nice to have

• Rust
• Yocto (recipes, manifests, build concepts)

What we offer

• 6-month contract with the potential to extend
• Engagement type: W-2
• Salary: $70 – $80 per hour
• W-2 benefits: 16 days paid time off per year (pro-rated for the contract length) and 6 days paid sick leave, health insurance, dental plan, and 401(k) plan.
• Location: Denver, Colorado – 100% onsite. Local candidates only; relocation assistance is not available.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Application deadline: November 10th

Our Recruitment Process

We believe in moving fast and keeping things simple.

Once you submit your resume, it will be reviewed by the hiring team. If your skills look like they may be a good fit, we’ll then progress your application and invite you to a first-stage technical interview via Microsoft Teams. If that goes well, we'll do a final stage interview which can either be done via Teams or face-to-face at the office.

However we do it, we want you to leave us with a real feel for the role and a sense of what it's like to work with us, so we're happy to spend some quality time answering all of your questions.

Consult Red is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.