Senior Embedded Software Engineer - RDK-B/Wi-Fi (Contract, Onsite - Denver, CO)

Consult Red • Denver, CO

9d • $70 - $80 • Onsite

About The Position

At Consult Red, we help global media, broadband, and technology brands design, build, and launch connected, intelligent products - from next-generation video gateways and edge-AI platforms to advanced software architectures like RDK and prplOS. We’re looking for a talented Senior Embedded Software Engineer with strong RDK-B and Wi-Fi experience for our client in Denver, Colorado. This is a 6-month contract role, 100% onsite at the client’s Denver office.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional embedded software development experience
• C/C++ programming
• RDK-B
• Wi-Fi experience (packet analysis, security modes, configuration, hostapd concepts)
• Linux experience (BusyBox, Bash, scripting)
• Networking (OCS concepts, basic to advanced understanding of networking concepts, DHCP, DNS, NTP, subnets, and VLANs)
• Debugging (memory debugging tools, GDB, Bash scripts, packet capture, Wireshark, network services)

Nice To Haves

• Rust
• Yocto (recipes, manifests, build concepts)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components using C/C++
• Develop and troubleshoot software on Linux-based embedded platforms
• Analyze and resolve complex issues related to networking, Wi-Fi connectivity, and system performance
• Investigate software defects using debugging and diagnostic tools
• Perform packet captures and network traffic analysis to identify root causes of issues
• Develop scripts and automation tools to support testing, troubleshooting, and system validation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions
• Contribute to software architecture, code reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support integration, validation, and deployment activities across RDK-based platforms

Benefits

• 6-month contract with the potential to extend
• Engagement type: W-2
• Salary: $70 – $80 per hour
• W-2 benefits: 16 days paid time off per year (pro-rated for the contract length) and 6 days paid sick leave, health insurance, dental plan, and 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed