Sr. Embedded Software Architect (RDK-B) - Cognizant Technology Solutions

 

Sr. Embedded Software Architect (RDK-B)

About Us:

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant, a member of the NASDAQ-100. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s Digital Engineering Practice:

At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small cross functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently.   Small, nimble engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality deliverables.  Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies.  

Responsibilities:

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

• Proficiency in Linux and experience in configuring, customizing, and building Linux distributions, as RDK-B is built on top of Linux.

• Strong programming skills in C and C++, which are the primary languages used in RDK-B development.

• Familiarity with networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, and VLANs and other relevant protocols for networking devices.

• Knowledge of the Yocto build system.

• Understanding of the Linux kernel, as RDK-B often involves kernel-level customization. This includes kernel configuration, device drivers, and kernel modules.

• Understanding of Linux system programming.

• Lead the design and development of software architecture, defining the structure and components of complex systems. Create architectural blueprints that guide the development team.

• You should have experience in defining the architecture for at least one broadband component.

• Proficiency with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories and collaboration with other developers.

• Scripting skills in shell languages like Bash for automation and scripting tasks in RDK-B

• Awareness of security best practices, as network devices need to be secure. This includes understanding encryption, authentication, and network security.

• Understanding of wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, and how to configure wireless interfaces in RDK-B

• Familiarity with web-based user interfaces and web server technologies. RDK-B often includes web interfaces for configuration.

• Proficiency in debugging tools and techniques, as embedded systems can be challenging to troubleshoot.

• Good project management skills to plan, prioritize, and execute tasks effectively, especially when working on complex, long-term projects.

• Active participation in the RDK-B community and an understanding of its development processes and culture.

• The ability to adapt to evolving technologies and software requirements as RDK-B and the networking landscape change.

• Designs new software and web applications, supports applications under development and customizes current applications. Develops software update processes for existing applications. Assists in the roll-out of software releases.

• Keeps current with technological developments within the industry. Monitors and evaluates competitive applications and products. Reviews literature, patents and current practices relevant to the solution of assigned projects.

• Works with Quality Assurance team to determine if applications fit specification and technical requirements. Tests and evaluates systems, subsystems, and components.

 

Qualifications:

• Require 15 years’ experience who can lead team, work on architecture and coding and communicate well.

• Broadband experience primarily with Deb experience.

• If not RDK, at least Openwrt or similar experience.

• Ideally Philadelphia, but for a top candidate, location can become flexible.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

 

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Apr 22 2024

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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