Senior Embedded Firmware Developer
Themesoft Inc.About the role
We have an onsite requirement for a highly experienced Senior Embedded Firmware Developer to support a major broadband networking program in Denver (Englewood), Colorado.
We are looking for strong candidates with extensive hands-on experience in embedded Linux, OpenWrt, networking protocols, and WiFi technologies.
Position Details
Role: Senior Embedded Firmware Developer
Location: Denver (Englewood), CO
Work Type: Onsite (no remote)
Target Pay Rate: $55/hr
Experience: 5-8+ Years
Interview Mode: Webex/Video Interview followed by onsite interview.
Job Summary
The selected candidate will design, develop, and maintain firmware for WiFi 6/6E/7 residential gateway/router platforms deployed at large scale. The role requires deep technical expertise, architecture-level thinking, leadership capabilities, and collaboration across firmware, cloud, test, and vendor teams.
Mandatory Skills
We are looking for strong experience in MOST of the following areas:
10+ years of Embedded Linux development using C/C++
OpenWrt development including packages, feeds, Kconfig, and patch management
Linux kernel networking stack
TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, MAP-T, routing protocols (RIPv2, OSPF)
WiFi 6/6E/7 (802.11ax/be) technologies
Qualcomm IPQ and/or Broadcom platforms
Device tree, kernel modules, board bring-up
Advanced troubleshooting of kernel panics, watchdogs, memory leaks, and performance issues
Python and Shell scripting
Technical leadership and mentoring experience
Strong Git/GitLab workflow knowledge
Preferred Skills
Candidates with the following experience will receive priority consideration:
OpenSync, OVSDB, Plume Cloud
Open vSwitch (OVS)
QCA NSS/PPE hardware acceleration
FRR/Quagga routing frameworks
IPSec and GRE tunneling
DOCSIS/CPE/Broadband ISP platforms
GitLab CI/CD
Fleet-scale firmware deployment and rollback strategies
Regulatory certification exposure (FCC/WiFi Alliance)
Offshore team coordination experience
Tools & Environment
C, C++, Shell, Python
Qualcomm IPQ Platform
OpenWrt / Linux Kernel
OpenSync / OVSDB
Buildroot / Yocto / Make / CMake
Wireshark, tcpdump, GDB, Valgrind, perf, ftrace
GitLab CI/CD
Work Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Themesoft Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain firmware for WiFi 6/6E/7 residential gateway/router platforms
- Collaborate across firmware, cloud, test, and vendor teams
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring
Qualifications
- 10+ years of Embedded Linux development using C/C++
- Experience with OpenWrt development
- Strong knowledge of Linux kernel networking stack and protocols
- Experience with WiFi 6/6E/7 technologies
- Technical leadership and mentoring experience
Skills mentioned
About Themesoft Inc.
Coppell based, global IT Consulting and Creative Lab firm founded in Aug 2004, Themesoft is a leading provider of in house team, out of house team, or as a somewhere in between global partner. We manage client’s information technology needs, refine and define clients digital strategy and create the digital media client’s need to communicate their vision. Our success is measured in our client’s successful realization of their vision and goals. As a global IT Consulting and Creative Lab firm, we have the global perspective and the collaborative spirit. We take the time to understand our partner’s culture, ideas and aspirations. This partnership approach allows us to take our partners farther than they ever dreamed possible. Themesoft partners with all types of businesses from small bright idea start ups to industry leaders. Our portfolio of diverse and global companies teach us something new everyday. Themesoft believes in constantly evaluating performance on every project and at the company level. We improve as we go and have committed to staying one step ahead of every curve. We truly believe that providing high level consultants and technology services requires that we maintain the same standards for ourselves. We have 9 offices located in the United States, Canada and India.