Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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: Englewood, CO
• Work Type: Onsite (no remote)
• Target Pay Rate: $60/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:

• 5-8+ 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.