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 secure, 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.

📌 Network Design Engineer - Embedded Linux, OpenWRT (India)
🏢 Tata Elxsi
📍 India