Job description
Technical Leadership and Architecture

• Lead the architecture and development of a market-leading home gateway that integrates home ecosystem management and cloud services via internet routers.
• Address and resolve key operational and security issues related to the Prpl OS router ecosystem.
• Collaborate with software partners, hardware vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver a cohesive hardware and software solution.
• Manage the integration and deployment of prpl OS within the home ecosystem, ensuring seamless customer experiences in network, home automation, safety, and comfort management.
• Provide technical leadership in the design and architecture of prpl OS-based solutions.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the security, performance, and reliability of prpl OS within the home ecosystem.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in system design, architecture, and development within the team and across the organization.

Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including software partners, hardware vendors, and internal teams, to ensure alignment and successful delivery of projects.
• Communicate technical concepts and project progress to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.

Project Management

• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of prpl OS-related projects, from initial concept through to deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• Utilize project management tools and methodologies to track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
• Work Location: Dallas, Texas/Taiwan HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (CS) or Electrical Engineering (EE) plus 5 years of Linux development experience, or a Master’s degree in CS plus 3 years, or 10+ years of Linux development.
• Proven working experience in software engineering with a solid background in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly programming languages.
• Familiarity with software configuration management tools, defect tracking tools, and peer review techniques.
• Excellent knowledge of OS coding techniques, IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.
• Strong documentation and writing skills.
• Adequate knowledge of reading schematics and data sheets for components.
• Experience in embedded software development with a focus on optimizing performance and scalability.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Open WRT or Prpl OS is a plus.
• Understanding of different communication protocols (I2C, SPI, USB, UART, etc.).
• Knowledge of Io T protocols (MQTT, Co AP, etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with embedded Linux and development of kernel modules is desirable.
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience.
• Experience in hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets with tools like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers is a plus.
• Involvement in industry forums such as IETF, MEF, ITU, IEEE, BBF, prpl Foundation, etc.

Job Type: Full-time
Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Linux development: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Hsinchu, Taiwan

Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Ability to commute/relocate:

• 新竹科學工業園區: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Prp IOS: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)