DOCSIS Solutions & Embedded Systems Specialist

Denver, Colorado (hybrid)

Are you the engineer people turn to when DOCSIS problems seem impossible to solve?

We're working with an established global technology company looking for a Senior DOCSIS Specialist to play a key role in the design, development, and delivery of next-generation broadband CPE solutions. You'll act as a technical expert, collaborating with customers, engineering teams, and technology partners to deliver high-performance connectivity products while helping shape future product strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on DOCSIS technologies, product roadmaps, and solution strategy.
• Work closely with customers to define product requirements and solution architecture.
• Support hardware platform selection and guide software and firmware development throughout the product lifecycle.
• Build and maintain broadband lab environments for validation, interoperability, and performance testing.
• Investigate and resolve complex technical issues with engineering teams, chipset vendors, and customers.
• Develop technical documentation, deliver training, and contribute to industry standards and interoperability events.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, broadband platforms, and chipset roadmaps to support future product innovation.

What We're Looking For

DOCSIS & Broadband Expertise

• Strong experience with DOCSIS 3.0, 3.1, and 4.0.
• Deep understanding of provisioning technologies including DHCP, SNMP, TFTP, firmware management, and device configuration.
• Experience analysing DOCSIS packet captures and troubleshooting MAC-layer issues.
• Hands-on experience with broadband CPE, CMTS, or related access technologies.
• Knowledge of PacketCable, SIP, and voice provisioning is highly desirable.

Software & Networking

• Experience developing software for embedded Linux or similar embedded platforms.
• Strong debugging skills using tools such as GDB, tcpdump, Wireshark, or similar.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, including IPv4/IPv6, DNS, NAT, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS, and SNMP.
• Familiarity with remote device management protocols such as TR-069, TR-181, or USP.
• Experience collaborating across hardware, firmware, and software engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Proven experience developing broadband networking, embedded software, or telecommunications products.
• Industry certifications in networking, DOCSIS, or embedded Linux are advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills with experience working directly with customers and cross-functional engineering teams.