Principal Embedded Software Engineer RDK

Principal Embedded Software Engineer RDK

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. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.

About Cognizant’s Communications Media and Technology Practice:

At Cognizant CMT - a cross functional team comprised of Delivery Leads, Product Managers, Architects, embedded developers, manual testers, performance testers and automation testers, builds higher quality cutting edge software solutions for clients in cable industry across the globe. Across our US offices or within client development sites, our Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant CMT group, provides developers and testers consistent opportunities to drive excellence in technology while growing their exposure to fast paced and ever-changing cable industry landscape.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Responsibilities:

· Lead feature development, delivery and technical solutions.

· Excellent knowledge of C, C++ programming in multitasking embedded environment Linux application development and POSIX standards.

· Deep understanding of low-level video software stack – AV Pipelines, middleware frameworks.

· Familiar with shell scripts, Jira/Confluence, Git/Gerrit/Yocto.

· Good understanding of device drivers, low level platform software.

· Ability to quickly understand and translate product requirements into technical solutions.

· Independent with good communication and team working skills.

· Solution focused with ability to plan, anticipate issues, consider risks, an+E5:I5d help deliver best value.

· Willing to take on challenges and adapt with changing priorities.

Qualifications:

Must Have's:
RDK experience - at least 10+
C++ embedded programming
Strong Network concepts

Skills – RDK, embedded C/C++, Linux systems, Yocto, networking concepts.

· Deep understanding of Set Top Box software stack.

· Strong experience on RDK video stack.

· Familiar with emerging trends in system profiling CPU, GPU, NPU, TPU, Memory, etc. Profiling and performance optimizations.

· Native software development experience on Embedded Linux platforms.

· Understanding of Linux internals and media framework.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

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.

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.