Embedded Software Engineer (System)

About the position

We are seeking a skilled Junior Embedded Software Engineer (System) to design, develop, and enhance high-performance embedded software platforms for residential networking devices, including routers, range extenders, fiber gateway, FWA gateway and xDSL gateway. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize infrastructure components and features on platforms such as Linux, RPPL, RDK, and OpenWrt. You will ensure the software platform meets the functional and performance requirements of various network products while maintaining compatibility with peripherals and cloud interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, engineers, and QA teams, to deliver high-performance embedded software platforms for a variety of residential networking devices.
• Develop and optimize infrastructure components, define specifications for platform modules, and ensure seamless integration and interaction between them.
• Design and implement new features in C/C++, ensuring they meet functional, performance, and security requirements while adhering to project timelines.
• Ensure platform components and features are adaptable to various peripherals and cloud interfaces, maintaining high standards for functionality and performance.
• Create clear and comprehensive technical documentation, including requirement analysis, software designs, and other necessary documents to support development, maintainability, and collaboration.
• Conduct code reviews, providing feedback to uphold coding standards and best practices across the team.
• Perform unit, integration, and system testing, collaborating with QA to define testing strategies and address issues identified during testing.
• Oversee software development processes in an agile environment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software.
• Investigate and resolve customer-reported issues, improving performance and ensuring an excellent user experience.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor products, ensuring the software platform remains innovative, competitive, and future-ready.

Requirements

• Proficiency in C/C++ programming languages.
• Experience with embedded software development and debugging.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems and networking protocols.
• Understanding of software development methodologies, particularly Agile.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with OpenWrt, RDK, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud interfaces and peripheral compatibility.
• Familiarity with unit testing and integration testing frameworks.