Software Development Engineer II

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Job Summary:

Optimum is a leader in the connectivity sector, dedicated to providing high-speed solutions that empower lives and businesses. They are seeking a Software Development Engineer II to develop and enhance embedded software for broadband devices, focusing on technologies such as DOCSIS, PON, and Wi-Fi, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for broadband devices, with a focus on DOCSIS, PON, and Wi-Fi technologies.

• Implement and optimize software components for performance, reliability, and security.

• Develop firmware for microcontrollers and processors used in broadband devices.

• Write secure, maintainable code across multiple repositories, anticipate and guard against problems in production, and actively contribute to knowledge bases

• Integrate software with hardware components, ensuring seamless operation of broadband devices.

• Conduct unit, integration, and system testing to validate software functionality and performance.

• Debug and resolve issues at the hardware-software interface.

• Drive the development of software solutions for broadband devices, identifying opportunities arising from both new and established technologies.

• Serve as a go-to expert for DOCSIS, PON, Wi-Fi, and related technologies, establishing and gaining acceptance for technical solutions.

• Apply software architecture principles with an understanding of technical debt and trade-offs, sometimes employing prototyping and proofs of concept.

• Collaborate with hardware engineers, network engineers, and other software developers to deliver high-quality products.

• Document software designs, specifications, and test plans.

• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers.

• Write clear and concise workflow documents, emails, presentations, and thought leadership materials.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in broadband technologies and embedded software development.

• Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the engineering team.

• Proactively share knowledge, mentor junior engineers, and maintain accountability for team performance and production availability.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 2-4 years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on broadband technologies (DOCSIS, PON, Wi-Fi).

• Relevant certifications in networking or embedded systems are advantageous.

• Proficiency in C and C for embedded software development.

• Understanding of embedded systems and experience working with low-level hardware, including an understanding of CPU architectures, memory management, and device drivers.

• Strong understanding of networking protocols, particularly DOCSIS, PON (GPON, EPON), and Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax).

• Familiarity with Wi-Fi standards, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.

• Experience with embedded Linux or Unix-based systems.

• Understanding of Linux system programming.

• Proficiency in Linux and experience in configuring, customizing, and building Linux distributions.

• Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) for automation and testing.

• Proficient in using debugging tools and methodologies for embedded systems.

• Experience with version control systems like Git.

• Knowledge of the Yocto build system.

• Experience with automated testing frameworks and test-driven development (TDD).

• Ability to optimize code for performance, memory usage, and power consumption.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree is a plus.

Company:

We Make a Difference Because We Are the Difference! At Optimum, we’re not just connecting people – we’re transforming how they experience the world. Founded in , the company is headquartered in Queens, NY, US, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage. Optimum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships.