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Software Development Lead (RDKB / Networking)
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About the Role
SKY UK is looking for an experienced Software Development Lead to join their engineering team onsite in Brentwood. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in RDK-B (Reference Design Kit for Broadband) and networking technologies, along with strong technical leadership skills to guide development teams delivering next-generation broadband and set-top box/gateway software solutions. Proficiency in Mandarin is required to support close collaboration with cross-regional teams and vendors.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and delivery of software for broadband gateway/router products based on the RDK-B platform.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of software engineers, driving best practices in coding, architecture, and testing.
- Collaborate with cross-functional and cross-regional teams, including Mandarin-speaking stakeholders/vendors, to align on requirements, timelines, and technical decisions.
- Own end-to-end feature development — from requirement analysis, design, and implementation to integration, testing, and deployment.
- Drive debugging and root-cause analysis for complex networking and system-level issues (WAN/LAN, Wi-Fi, routing, firewall, QoS, etc.).
- Work closely with product management, QA, and DevOps teams to ensure timely and high-quality releases.
- Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical design decisions.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, security best practices, and client-specific quality guidelines.
- Interface directly with the client (SKY UK) stakeholders for technical discussions, status updates, and issue resolution.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
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Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of overall software development experience, with significant experience in embedded/broadband domains.
- Strong hands-on experience with RDK-B (Reference Design Kit for Broadband) stack and architecture.
- Solid understanding of networking concepts — TCP/IP, routing, switching, Wi-Fi, DOCSIS/GPON, firewall, VLAN, QoS, etc.
- Proficiency in C/C++ and Linux-based embedded systems development.
- Experience with broadband gateway/router or set-top box product development.
- Strong debugging skills using tools such as Wireshark, GDB, and network packet analyzers.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
- Prior experience in a technical leadership or team lead role, managing and mentoring developers.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is required, in addition to professional English proficiency.
- Willingness to work onsite in Brentwood, UK.
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Preferred Skills
- Experience working with telecom or broadband service providers (e.g., ISPs, cable/telco operators).
- Familiarity with cloud-based device management platforms (e.g., TR-069/TR-369, ACS).
- Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Docker) and scripting (Python/Shell).
- Experience collaborating with international/offshore development teams.
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Other Details
- Work Mode: Onsite
- Location: Brentwood, UK
- Language Requirement: Mandarin (mandatory), English (professional proficiency)
- Experience Level: 8+ Years
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