US_East | Connectivity & Network Engineer_L2

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

Possible 3 Month CTH | No Fees | Do Not Re-Post | Confidential

Submit candidates under their legal name and use only *** template.

Role name: Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B

Work Location: Santa Clara, CA (Onsite)

Start date: Immediate availability.

Background check MANDATORY

Request ID: DVTV87

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Developer for RDK-B with strong expertise in broadband gateway technologies. In this role, you will design, develop, and integrate advanced networking features for home and business gateway products on RDK-B. You will work closely with chipset vendors, cross-functional teams, and customer support to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

Your 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.
  
  

Must-Have Skills:

• 3+ years of experience in embedded software development using C (C++ is 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), and packet flow.
• Experience with firewall/iptables, and IPv6 transition technologies.
• Familiarity with source control tools (Git/Gerrit) and debugging tools (gdb, valgrind, wireshark, tcpdump).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills in complex embedded environments.
  
  

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Wi-Fi technologies and IEEE 802.11 standards (802.11n/ac/ax).
• Knowledge of DOCSIS, MoCA, and other broadband technologies.
• Familiarity with TR-069/TR-181, SNMP, and remote management protocols.
• Exposure to chipset SDKs (Broadcom, Qualcomm, etc.).
• Understanding of security protocols (WPA3, RADIUS, SSL/TLS).
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Scripting skills in Python or Shell for automation and testing.
  
  

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