Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer
Posted 4 Mar 2026
Advertised as “Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer (Network products)”
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- Expected experience
- 3+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
No salary listed for this role.
About Ubiquiti
At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.
Responsibilities
- Deliver new upcoming Unifi switch product
- Work with hardware team from BSP level up to networking software application level
- Communicate with foreign customer closely to implement desired new features and bug fixing
Knowledge and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of software development experience
- Detailed knowledge of Linux operating system internals
- Strong C/C++ language, Bash and debugging skills on embedded systems
- Strong networking knowledge
- Experience in gateway features development — VPN, firewall, IPv6, QoS, security, Routing, etc.
- Bachelor or MS in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Nice to have
- Knowledge of Buildroot / LFS
- Knowledge of NOS technology such as ONL / SnapRoute / Cumulus Network / OpenSwitch
- Experience with Quagga / FRR
- Understanding of dataplane processing and performance enhancement
- Knowledge of Broadcom, Arista, Barefoot switch framework
- Experience of data center switch development
- Experience with BSP and Linux device driver development
- Experience with software management process
- Good team player who can work both independently and also as a team with ability to take initiative
- Ability to organize and prioritize work across several projects simultaneously
- Able to think broad and discuss on software architectural level
- Aggressive working attitude with great communication skill and curiosity
Benefits
- International work environment and work with global development teams
- Excellent work conditions in an A-Class office (Horizon Park Business Center)
- Compensation package matching global standards