Sr. RDK Engineer - Remote

Cognizant hiring for Sr. RDK Engineer - Remote jobs in Philadelphia, PA, US

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, is ranked 195 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.

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice:

Intelligent, IoT-enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry-aligned, IoT-enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human-centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

The Role:

Cognizant seeks to hire a RDK Engineer for our IoT Practice. The IoT Practice provides Product Engineering best practice/standards development, deployment, management, and operational support across the communications, media and technology industry. The ideal candidate will have the following experience and qualifications below. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within this expanding global team.

Experience:

· 10-15 years experience in working with development of broadband devices and its releated components

· Experience in Linux and experience in configuring, customizing, and building Linux distributions, as RDK-B is built on top of Linux

· Programming skills in C and C++, which are the primary languages used in RDK-B development

· Knowledge of the Yocto build system

· Understanding of the Linux kernel, as RDK-B often involves kernel-level customization including; kernel configuration, device drivers, and kernel modules

· Understanding of Linux system programming

· Should have experience in defining the Low Level Design for at least one broadband component

· Proficient with version control systems like Git for managing code repositories and collaboration with other developers

· Scripting skills in shell languages like python/TCL/Bash for automation and scripting tasks in RDK-B

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

· Proficient in debugging tools and techniques, as embedded systems can be challenging to troubleshoot

· Experience in building DevOps Pipeline, Automation

Qualifications

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

· Familiar with networking protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, and VLANs and other relevant protocols for networking devices

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

· Understand wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, and how to configure wireless interfaces in RDK-B

Work Authorization

· Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation: - Comp is in the range of $100 K/Annum to $150K/Annum based on DOE. 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. Application will be accepted by 08/11/2024.

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.