Embedded Middleware Engineer; Linux​/C) – RDK & Networking

Location

Hybrid/Remote/Onsite as applicable

Full-Time Contract / Permanent

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded Middleware Engineer to support the development of next-generation connected devices and broadband platforms. This role is ideal for engineers with strong expertise in embedded software development, middleware architecture, network protocol analysis, and Linux-based systems.

You will work closely with platform architects, SoC vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop, integrate, debug, and optimize software solutions within an RDK or embedded Linux ecosystem. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in C programming, networking protocols, and system-level troubleshooting.

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain middleware components for embedded platforms.
• Ensure seamless communication between hardware, operating system, and application layers.
• Integrate and validate software provided by SoC vendors while ensuring system stability and performance.
• Contribute to feature development, platform enhancements, and ongoing product improvements.

• Investigate and resolve complex issues spanning middleware, networking, and hardware interactions.
• Perform root cause analysis using logs, traces, crash dumps, and debugging tools.
• Troubleshoot system-level software issues across embedded Linux environments.
• Support performance tuning, optimization, and reliability improvements.

• Analyze and debug IP-based communication and wireless connectivity issues.
• Work with networking technologies including DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, UDP, HTTP, and related protocols.
• Investigate Wi-Fi packet behavior, connectivity performance, and wireless communication challenges.
• Collaborate with networking and platform teams to improve system connectivity and communication flows.

• Develop high-quality, maintainable embedded software using C in resource-constrained environments.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to software engineering best practices.
• Support software releases, upgrades, and feature rollouts.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical design reviews.

• Partner with SoC vendors, platform engineering teams, QA, and product stakeholders.
• Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and troubleshooting sessions.
• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the development team.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• Strong hands-on experience in Embedded Systems Development.
• Experience working with middleware frameworks, preferably within an RDK environment.
• Proficiency in C programming for embedded applications.
• Experience working with Linux-based embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures and vendor software integration (Broadcom, Qualcomm, or similar).
• Solid knowledge of:
  • TCP/IP networking fundamentals
  • DHCP, DNS, TCP, UDP, HTTP protocols
  • Wi-Fi networking and packet-level analysis
  • Wireless communication and connectivity troubleshooting
• Proven experience debugging low-level software and system integration issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with RDK-B and/or RDK-V platforms.
• Knowledge of broadband gateways, routers, DOCSIS technologies, or set-top box platforms.
• Familiarity with
  
  Wi-Fi analysis and testing tools such as:
  • Wireshark
  • iPerf
  • Aircrack-ng
• Experience with embedded automation and scripting using:
  • Python
  • Bash/Shell scripting
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and software integration workflows.

• Passion for building and troubleshooting complex embedded systems.
• Strong debugging and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and software quality.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.