Embedded RDK-B Developer

Company Description SARACA is a global engineering R&D services company supporting more than 25 Fortune 500 customers across MedTech, aerospace, rail, automotive, semiconductor, defense, and farm equipment industries. The organization is ISO 13485 certified and has extensive experience with all classes of medical devices, including embedded software, UI/UX, mechanical, systems, and product testing. SARACA has unique expertise in IEC 62304, EU MDR, and specialized scientific and regulatory documentation for MedTech. A leadership team with deep product engineering experience guides a technically strong workforce of over 400 engineers and consultants, delivering solutions to complex business problems worldwide. SARACA is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes a culture of innovation and learning, focused on helping customers grow faster and lead their markets.Embedded RDK-B DeveloperWork location: Santa Clara, CABackground and Meet and Greet: MANDATORYAbout the RoleWe 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.