• Router Platform Developer

    Insight Global (Irving, TX)


    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly skilled Router Firmware Developer to join our Router Platform team onsite in Chennai or Hyderabad. This role focuses on developing and maintaining firmware for advanced router systems, integrating networking protocols, and optimizing performance for next-generation connectivity solutions.

    Key Responsibilities:

    -Design, develop, and maintain firmware for router platforms.

     

    -Integrate and implement networking protocols for high-performance connectivity.

     

    -Debug and optimize firmware for speed, stability, and security.

     

    -Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions.

     

    We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

     

    Skills and Requirements

     

    -Programming: Strong proficiency in C and C++, with excellent problem-solving skills.

     

    -Embedded Systems: Experience developing software for Embedded Linux platforms and Linux IPC mechanisms (e.g., UBus, D-Bus).

     

    -Networking Protocols: Deep knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, ARP, STP, IGMP, DSCP, VLAN, UPnP, SSDP, MLDv2, TCP, and UDP.

     

    -Wi-Fi Standards: Expertise in 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, WPA2, WPA3, and WMM.

     

    -Driver Integration: Experience with Ethernet and MoCA drivers, bridging configurations.

     

    -Mesh Networking: Familiarity with Wi-Fi Backhaul Management using EasyMesh/prplMesh.

     

    -Security & Analysis: Knowledge of iptables, Deep Packet Inspection, OTA packet capture, and pcap analysis (Wireshark).

     

    -System-Level Knowledge: Linux Bootloaders, Flash partitions, BSPs, device drivers.

     

    -Build Tools: Proficiency with GCC, Make, CMake, Shell scripting. -Build Systems: Understanding of OpenWrt, Buildroot, and Yocto Project.

     

    -Bonus: Experience with prplOS router platform development.