RDK Developer

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end RDK-B architecture for broadband gateway and CPE programs.
• Define system design, layering, upgrade strategy, and platform extension mechanisms.
• Lead integration with SoC/vendor SDKs, Broadcom, Airoha/MediaTek, Qualcomm.
• Drive key networking features: Routing, Bridging, NAT/Firewall, DNS/DHCP.
• Manage Wi-Fi features, optimisation, and management at the platform level.
• Ensure alignment with operator ecosystems, TR-069 WebPA, and USP provisioning frameworks.
• Define and manage Yocto-based build systems, meta layers, and release pipelines.
• Optimise system performance, memory, boot time, and stability.
• Drive platform security, secure boot, and firmware upgrade strategy.
• Support certification, field debugging, and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and vendors for successful delivery.
• Represent the organisation in RDK community engagements where applicable.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of experience in embedded and broadband ecosystems.
• Strong expertise in C/C++ and Embedded Linux.
• Hands-on experience with the RDK-B platform.
• Experience with Yocto / embedded build systems.
• Strong networking fundamentals, IPv4/IPv6 routing, switching, and protocols.
• Proven experience with broadband CPE platforms, DSL / Fibre / Cable / Fixed Wireless gateways.
• Experience working with Broadcom, Airoha/MediaTek, or Qualcomm chipsets.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting logs, packet capture, and system-level analysis.

Good to Have:

• Experience with PON (GPON/XGS-PON), DOCSIS, LTE/5G WAN.
• Wi-Fi mesh/controller ecosystems: Airties, Plume, CTS.
• Knowledge of multicast, QoS, and traffic management.
• Exposure to large-scale operator deployments.
• Familiarity with AI-driven network optimisation or ML-based diagnostics.

Skills

Embedded Linux, RDK, RDK-B, Yocto