OpenWRT Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled

OpenWRT Developer

to design, develop, and customize embedded Linux-based firmware for networking devices such as routers, gateways, and IoT systems. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with

OpenWRT/LEDE firmware, Linux kernel development, and network protocols

, and will play a critical role in building stable, scalable, and high-performance networking solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Customize and build

OpenWRT firmware images

for various hardware platforms.

• Develop, integrate, and maintain device drivers and kernel modules.
• Configure and optimize

network services

(e.g., DHCP, DNS, firewall, VPN).

• Work on

bootloader (U-Boot)

customization and board bring-up.

• Develop and maintain

packages (ipk)

and integrate third-party libraries.

• Debug system-level issues using tools such as

gdb, tcpdump, wireshark, strace

.

• Optimize system performance, memory usage, and boot time.
• Collaborate with hardware and QA teams to ensure smooth integration and testing.
• Write and maintain technical documentation for developed features and systems.
• Ensure firmware security, stability, and compliance with standards.

Required Skills \& Qualifications

• Strong experience with

OpenWRT/LEDE

development and customization.

• Solid understanding of

Embedded Linux systems and architecture

.

• Proficiency in

C/C\+\+ programming

for low-level development.

• Experience with

Linux kernel configuration and compilation

.

• Hands-on experience with

cross-compilation toolchains

.

• Strong knowledge of

networking protocols

(TCP/IP, VLAN, NAT, VPN, IPv6).

• Experience with

build systems

(Makefiles, OpenWRT buildroot).

• Familiarity with

shell scripting (Bash)

.

• Experience with

Git/Gerrit or other version control systems

.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with

wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, mesh networking)

.

• Knowledge of

TR-069, SNMP, or network management protocols

.

• Familiarity with

Yocto/OpenEmbedded

is a plus.

• Experience in

IoT or embedded networking devices

.

• Exposure to

security frameworks

(firewall rules, OpenSSL, IPSec).

• Experience in debugging hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART).

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Computer Science, Electronics, Embedded Systems

, or a related field.

Nice to Have

• Contributions to OpenWRT or other open-source projects.
• Experience with containerization or cloud integration for networking solutions.