Senior Embedded Software Engineer — RDK-B/Wi-Fi, Onsite

Job overview

The Senior Embedded Software Engineer — RDK-B/Wi-Fi role is a six-month contract, 100% onsite in Denver, CO, with potential to extend. Pay is $70–$80 per hour. Consult Red works with global media, broadband, and technology brands to design, build, and launch connected products and software architectures. The engineer develops and maintains embedded software for RDK-based platforms, investigates networking and Wi-Fi issues, and supports testing, validation, integration, and deployment. The work contributes to reliable connected-product software through debugging, automation, architecture input, and collaboration across teams.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software components using C/C++
• develop and troubleshoot software on Linux-based embedded platforms
• analyze networking, Wi-Fi connectivity, and system performance issues
• investigate defects with debugging and diagnostic tools
• perform packet captures and network traffic analysis
• develop scripts and automation for testing and validation
• collaborate across teams
• contribute to architecture, code reviews, and continuous improvement
• support RDK platform integration, validation, and deployment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior embedded software engineer

rdk-b

wi-fi

denver co

consult red

c/c++

linux

networking

embedded software

packet capture

wireshark

$70–$80 per hour

onsite

six-month contract

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 16 days paid time off per year, prorated for contract length
• six days paid sick leave
• health insurance
• dental plan
• 401(k).

Why this role

Six-month W-2 contract with potential extension; 5+ years of embedded software experience required. Benefits include 16 days of prorated paid time off, six days of paid sick leave, health insurance, dental plan, and 401(k). Local candidates only; no relocation assistance or visa sponsorship.

About the employer

Consult Red is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.