Software Engineering Manager

5V Video; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Dallas, Texas is seeking a Software Manager to lead software development and product delivery for broadband solutions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of RDK-B development experience, strong programming skills in C/C++, and expertise in networking protocols. This role combines technical leadership, project management, and customer engagement to ensure high-quality broadband products are delivered to North American customers. Opportunities to work with internal teams and external partners will be included, promoting a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with RDK-B development for routers or gateways.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with build systems such as Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenWRT.

Responsibilities

• Work with the marketing team and customers to define product features.
• Define technical solutions and architecture for new product functionality.
• Build project plans and assign work to teams.
• Track development progress and ensure timelines are met.
• Lead technical escalations with senior management.

Skills

RDK-B development

C/C++ programming

Networking protocols

Debugging skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

Yocto

Git

Jira

Jenkins

Wireshark

Job description

We’re hiring a Software Manager with strong RDK-B and networking experience to lead software development and product delivery for broadband gateway and router solutions supporting North American customers.

This role combines technical leadership, project management, and customer engagement, working closely with internal engineering teams, marketing, and external partners to deliver high-quality broadband products.

Responsibilities

• Work with the marketing team and customers to define product features for North American markets
• Define technical solutions and architecture for new product functionality
• Build project plans, break down development tasks, and assign work to internal teams and third-party partners
• Track development progress and ensure timelines and milestones are met
• Define and manage the product qualification and validation plan
• Ensure product quality and compliance with company QA processes
• Lead investigation and resolution of issues reported from the field
• Lead technical escalations with the support of senior management when required

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (Master’s degree a plus)
• 5+ years experience with RDK-B development for routers or gateways
• Strong programming skills in C/C++
• Experience with build systems such as Yocto, Buildroot, or OpenWRT
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols including ARP, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP, TCP, UDP, GRE, DNS, DHCP, IGMP, SNMP, CWMP/TR-069, USP
• Experience with WAN and LAN technologies such as DOCSIS, 5G/LTE, EPON/GPON, WiFi, and Ethernet
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using tools like gdb, valgrind, Wireshark, and RDK logs
• Experience with development environments and CI/CD tools such as Git, Jira, and Jenkins
• Ability to understand and work with complex software architecture

If this is a role you think you will excel get in touch!