Software Development Engineer II

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for broadband devices, with a focus on DOCSIS, PON, and Wi-Fi technologies.
• Implement and optimize software components for performance, reliability, and security.
• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and processors used in broadband devices.
• Write secure, maintainable code across multiple repositories, anticipate and guard against problems in production, and actively contribute to knowledge bases.
• Integrate software with hardware components, ensuring seamless operation of broadband devices.
• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to validate software functionality and performance.
• Debug and resolve issues at the hardware-software interface.
• Drive the development of software solutions for broadband devices, identifying opportunities from new and established technologies.
• Serve as a go-to expert for DOCSIS, PON, Wi-Fi, and related technologies, establishing and gaining acceptance for technical solutions.
• Apply software architecture principles with an understanding of technical debt and trade-offs, sometimes employing prototyping and proofs of concept.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, network engineers, and other software developers to deliver high-quality products.
• Document software designs, specifications, and test plans.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.
• Write clear and concise workflow documents, emails, presentations, and thought leadership materials.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in broadband technologies and embedded software development.
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the engineering team.
• Proactively share knowledge, mentor junior engineers, and maintain accountability for team performance and production availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
• 2-4 years of experience in embedded software development, focusing on broadband technologies such as DOCSIS, PON, and Wi-Fi.
• Proficiency in embedded C and C++ for software development.
• Understanding of embedded systems and experience working with low-level hardware, including CPU architectures, memory management, and device drivers.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, especially DOCSIS, PON (GPON, EPON), and Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).
• Familiarity with Wi-Fi standards, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Experience with embedded Linux or Unix-based systems, including Linux system programming and building Linux distributions.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation and testing.
• Proficiency with debugging tools and methodologies for embedded systems.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of the Yocto build system.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD).
• Ability to optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.

Nice to Have

• Relevant certifications in networking or embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in embedded software development for broadband technologies.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay range at time of hire (specific ranges depend on location).
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Being part of a company committed to innovation and community.