Staff Software Engineer

Calix

8 - 13 years

40 - 45 Lacs

Bengaluru

Posted:9 months ago| Platform:

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Skills Required

c++ networking embedded software development iot docker wireshark vlan yocto devops lxc linux mqtt debugging openwrt protocols dhcp communication skills tcp valgrind python c gdb ip dns embedded systems development linux kernel system agile

Work Mode

Work from Office

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Staff Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded networking solutions with a strong focus on prplOS, RDK-B, and OpenWRT. The ideal candidate will have expertise in C, C++, Python, Yocto, Linux, IoT protocols, and WiFi, along with experience integrating prplOS-based networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and integrate prplOS and prplMesh into networking platforms.
Contribute to embedded Linux-based firmware development , debugging, and optimization.
Enhance broadband gateway features, WiFi management, and device security.
Integrate prplOS and prplMesh (RDK-B and/or OpenWRT).
Work with messaging and communication protocols ( NATS, TR-069, TR-369, MQTT , etc.).
Implement embedded AI/ML solutions for network performance optimization, such as traffic pattern analysis and adaptive QoS.
Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration workflows.
Work closely with hardware and cloud teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s or Master s degree in Embedded Systems, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
7+ years of experience in embedded software development .
Proficiency in C, C++, and Python for embedded systems development .
Strong knowledge of prplOS , prplMesh , RDK-B, OpenWRT, and Yocto build systems.
Deep understanding of WiFi networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and security protocols.
Experience with Linux kernel, drivers , and networking stacks .
Hands-on experience with communication protocols ( NATS, TR-069, TR-369, MQTT, etc. ).
Experience working with broadband gateways, Mesh WiFi, and networking hardware.
Familiarity with containerization technologies ( Docker, LXC, crun ).
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills using tools like gdb, Wireshark, and Valgrind .

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Qualcomm, Broadcom, or MediaTek WiFi chipset SDKs.
Knowledge of edge computing and AI-driven networking optimizations .
Understanding of ARM, MIPS architectures , and real-time processing constraints.
Familiarity with security hardening, secure boot , and Trusted Platform Modules ( TPM ).
Experience with Agile development and DevOps/CI-CD practices.

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