Embedded Software Engineer

Airties is seeking an experienced Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join its RDK team . The role involves implementing Airties EM+ requirements within RDK EasyMesh , working on MediaTek reference platforms , and taking end-to-end ownership of feature development, validation, and upstream contributions to the RDK open-source community . The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in embedded Linux, C/C++, RDK-B, Wi-Fi technologies, and Mesh networking solutions .

• Design, develop, and integrate Airties EM+ features into RDK EasyMesh .
• Work on MediaTek reference boards and SDKs .
• Customize, enhance, and troubleshoot Wi-Fi management and control plane components .
• Own the complete feature development lifecycle, including:
  • Requirement analysis
  • Design and implementation
  • Testing and validation
  • Integration and deployment
• Perform unit testing, system testing, and performance validation .
• Debug complex issues across application, middleware, and driver layers .
• Contribute enhancements, bug fixes, and new features to the RDK EasyMesh open-source community .
• Collaborate with chipset vendors, QA teams, and global engineering teams .
• Ensure compliance with RDK coding standards and upstream contribution guidelines.

• Strong programming experience in C/C++ for embedded Linux systems .
• Hands-on experience with Linux (Ubuntu) development environments .
• Experience working with Wi-Fi devices such as:
  • Access Points (APs)
  • Broadband Gateways
  • Wi-Fi Extenders
• Good understanding of Mesh networking and multi-AP environments .
• Solid knowledge of Wi-Fi architecture and protocols .
• Hands-on experience with RDK-B , particularly RDK EasyMesh .
• Experience with MediaTek Wi-Fi chipsets and SDKs .
• Understanding of Wi-Fi management, control plane, and data path interactions .
• Familiarity with the Linux networking stack, IPC mechanisms, and system services .
• Strong debugging skills using:
  • gdb
  • Log analysis
  • Packet captures
  • System-level tracing tools
• Experience with Yocto/OpenEmbedded build systems .
• Proficiency with Git, code reviews, and open-source development workflows .

• Experience with prplMesh, EasyMesh, or RDK architecture .
• Exposure to Wi-Fi performance optimization, roaming, and steering mechanisms .
• Prior contributions to RDK open-source projects .
• Understanding of TR-181 and Wi-Fi management frameworks .

• 6-10+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a global team environment.

Primary Skills: C, C++, Embedded Linux, RDK-B, RDK EasyMesh, MediaTek SDK, Wi-Fi, Mesh Networking, Yocto, Git, Debugging.