Embedded C Developer – OpenSync/OpenWrt WiFi Router with Cellular Backup
Iconma
- Englewood, CO
- 17 days ago
- $15.16–$42.85 Per Hour
Highlights
Strong understanding of Linux networking — routing tables, metrics, netfilter, bridge interfaces, IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack, neighbor discovery, DHCPv4/DHCPv6, SLAAC, and prefix delegation. Knowledge of security and tunneling protocols — GRE tunneling, IPsec, VPN overlays, and secure encapsulation for cloud-managed traffic.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Englewood, CO |
| Industry | Management Consulting Services |
| Salary | $15.16–$42.85 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | https://www.iconma.com/ |
Description
Our Client, an IT Services and Consultant company, is looking for an Embedded C Developer – OpenSync/OpenWrt WiFi Router with Cellular Backup for their Englewood, CO location.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Why Should You Apply?
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and debug embedded C software for Linux-based residential gateway platforms (ARM/MIPS SoC)
- Develop and maintain OpenSync managers — event-driven daemons that interact with OVSDB for cloud-managed configuration and state reporting
- Implement and optimize LTE/5G cellular failover and fallback logic including modem management, route arbitration, and WAN healthchecks
- Develop LED state machine logic to provide accurate device status indication across complex multi-WAN scenarios
- Interface with cellular modems via AT commands, QMI/MBIM, USB, and PCIe (MHI) protocols
- Work with WiFi drivers (Qualcomm/Broadcom/Atheros) for 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz radio configuration
- Debug kernel-level issues including PCIe enumeration, USB device management, network driver crashes, and kernel panics
- Implement and maintain secure communication channels using TLS with mutual authentication and tunneling protocols
- Analyze and resolve field issues using device logs, crash dumps, and remote diagnostics
- Develop init scripts, UCI configuration handlers, and persistent storage management for OpenWrt
- Write unit tests and participate in code reviews via GitLab merge requests
- Collaborate with hardware teams, QA, cloud platform engineers, and service provider partners
Requirements:
- 5+ years of embedded C development on Linux-based platforms
- Strong proficiency in C programming — pointers, memory management, IPC, event-driven architectures
- Experience with OpenWrt build system, package management, UCI configuration, and JFFS2/SquashFS overlay filesystems
- Familiarity with OpenSync or similar cloud-managed CPE frameworks (OVSDB, protobuf, MQTT telemetry)
- Experience with cellular modem integration — AT commands, QMI, network interface management (rmnet/wwan)
- Strong understanding of Linux networking — routing tables, metrics, netfilter, bridge interfaces, IPv4 and IPv6 dual-stack, neighbor discovery, DHCPv4/DHCPv6, SLAAC, and prefix delegation
- Understanding of TLS handshake with mutual authentication using X.509 certificates, certificate chain validation, and secure provisioning
- Knowledge of security and tunneling protocols — GRE tunneling, IPsec, VPN overlays, and secure encapsulation for cloud-managed traffic
- Experience with event loop frameworks (libev, libuv, or similar)
- Proficiency with debugging tools — GDB, strace, tcpdump, kernel logs, serial console
- Familiarity with Git, GitLab CI/CD, cross-compilation toolchains
- Understanding of WiFi standards (802.11ax/be) and wireless driver configuration
- Preferred Skills:
- Experience with Qualcomm IPQ series SoCs (IPQ5018, IPQ9574) and NSS/PPE data path
- Experience with Broadcom BCM series chipsets (BCM4908, BCM6750, BCM63178) and Memory Direct Engine (MDE) / hardware acceleration
- Knowledge of Atheros/QCA/BCM wireless chipsets and CFG80211/mac80211 driver architecture
- Knowledge of DOCSIS cable modem interaction and WAN interface management
- Experience with PCIe and USB subsystems in embedded Linux (device enumeration, power management, error recovery)
- Familiarity with eSIM/eUICC provisioning (LPA, GSMA SGP.22)
- Experience with carrier aggregation, NR5G NSA/SA, and multi-band cellular configurations
- Understanding of TR-069/TR-369 (USP) device management protocols
- Basic understanding of TR-181 data model for CPE device management and service configuration
- Experience with Kconfig-based build configuration
- Knowledge of flash storage considerations — wear leveling, persistent partitions, factory reset flows
- Familiarity with thermal management and power management (battery-powered CPE)
- Tools & Technologies:
- Languages: C, Shell scripting (sh/bash), Python (test automation)
- OS/Platform: OpenWrt (Linux 5.x/6.x kernel), ARM Cortex-A53/A73
- Frameworks: OpenSync, OVSDB, libev, protobuf-c, jansson (JSON)
- Chipsets: Qualcomm IPQ, Broadcom BCM, Atheros/QCA
- Networking: iproute2, iptables/nftables, ovsdb-server, hostapd/wpa_supplicant, GRE, IPsec
- Security: OpenSSL/mbedTLS, X.509 certificates, mTLS, certificate management
- Cellular: Qualcomm QCM/SDX modems, MHI, qcserial, AT+QENG/AT+COPS
- Protocols: IPv4, IPv6, DHCPv4/v6, DNS, MQTT, GRE, TLS 1.2/1.3
- Build: Make, Kconfig, OpenWrt feeds, cross-compilation (musl/glibc)
- Debug: GDB, valgrind, serial console, logpull analysis
- VCS/CI: Git, GitLab, merge request workflows
- Nice to Have:
- Experience working directly with ISP/MSO/OEM partners
- Exposure to hardware bring-up and board support package (BSP) development
- Experience with Agile/Scrum in a firmware development context
- Familiarity with SCTE/DOCSIS standards
- Understanding of TR-181 data model parameters for WAN management, WiFi configuration, and device monitoring
- Experience with GRE tunnel implementation for backhaul traffic in managed WiFi deployments
Why Should You Apply?
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Benefits
401K, Employee Referral Program, Life Insurance
About Company
ICONMA is a global information consulting management firm providing Professional Staffing Services and Project-Based Solutions for organizations in a broad range of industries.
- Corporate Headquarters in Troy, Michigan; 20+ locations worldwide.
- Certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE); certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, National Women Business Owners Corporation (NWBOC); and California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
- Founded in 2000
- 2000+ Employees
The company was founded on the principle that success is derived from delivering high quality service and resources in the most responsive, flexible, and innovative way. ICONMA invests in people and resources with a single goal: To provide our customers with the highest quality service in the most responsive manner. Through its network of offices, ICONMA provides the resources to help clients maintain their competitive advantage.