Senior Lead Embedded Software Engineer

Job Location: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India
Position Type: Full Time

Quick Eagle Networks is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Lead Embedded Software Engineer for its software development center in Hyderabad, India. The ideal candidate must have extensive hands-on software design, development and testing experience of network connectivity products like routers, bridges, and CSU/DSUs.

The successful candidate will manage a group of software and test engineers in our R&D center in Hyderabad and will be working hand-in-hand with the head of software engineering and product management team in our headquarters in the U.S.

Essential Duties:

  • Analyzes product / customer requirements and provides input to project planning process regarding design approach, technology selection and project schedules
  • Specifies, designs and implements embedded product software to meet specific functional and design requirements
  • Works with other members of the software development team to complete assigned projects in accordance with aggressive project schedules
  • Responsible for solving design, implementation, integration, and debug problems of moderate to high complexity
  • Develops detailed functional and design specifications as well as support documentation
  • Manages a team of software and test engineers in Hyderăbăd, India


  • Required Skills, Experience and Education:
  • Strong fundamentals in software engineering principles and practices; system integration; testing methodologies; and technical documentation methods
  • Strong debugging abilities and the skill set to troubleshoot complex software systems
  • Strong skill sets in the areas of Layer-2 (e.g. STP, VLANs, MLT) and Layer-3 (Unicast and Multicast) protocols design and development for routing products
  • Well-rounded background covering the following disciplines:
    • TCP/IP Internals
    • Routing protocols like RIP, OSPF, BGP
    • SNMP agent development
    • Frame Relay
    • PPP, MLPPP
    • NAT
    • Firewall
    • IP/SEC VPN
    • Quality of Service (e.g. DiffServ)
  • Working knowledge of datacom/telecom industry
  • Must be strong in C programming
  • Self-starter with excellent follow-through and flexibility
  • 5 - 8 years experience in developing software for data networking products and a minimum of 4 years experience in embedded software development
  • BSEE, MSEE/CS or equivalent required


  • Considered a plus:
  • Experience with RTOS’ like embedded Linux, VxWorks or pSOS
  • Experience with source control tools (such as Clearcase) and InCircuit emulators
  • Experience in writing device drivers for interfaces such as ISDN, G.SHDSL, serial ports, T1/E1 and Ethernet ports
  • Experience with PowerPC architecture (MPC860, MPC8260)



  • Compensation:
    We tailor your compensation package commensurate with your skill level and abilities plus provide generous benefits, which includes a stock option package to you and your family. Please contact us via email at jobs@quickeagle.com or fax at (650) 962-7950.