Senior DOCSIS/CPE Provisioning & Control Plane Architect

Quick Facts

Senior architect role focused on designing command & control plane applications that activate and manage CPEs in a DOCSIS/fiber network.

Description

You will design and integrate control plane software and services—covering DHCP provisioning, TFTP configuration delivery, and TR-069/TR-369 device management—so CPEs can be activated and managed across their lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design command & control plane software for DOCSIS/fiber systems: DHCP provisioning, TFTP configuration delivery, TR-069/TR-369 management, and firmware upgrade orchestration.
• Integrate control plane services with DOCSIS systems (CMTS/OLT) and cable modem configurations (DOCSIS/DPoE).
• Develop APIs and interfaces for control plane systems and operational dashboards, including RESTful and SOAP-based interfaces.
• Design and build API layers that front-end DHCP, datastore, and TFTP applications across multiple footprints.
• Design and implement workflow orchestration for device activation and management using BPMN or similar workflow engines.
• Troubleshoot and debug control plane software issues across DHCP, TFTP, and TR-069 workflows; resolve defects and optimize performance.
• Collaborate with network operations, engineering, and product management to ensure the control plane meets business requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience, including at least 5 years on network management or device provisioning systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, Rust, or C/C++.
• 3+ years of DOCSIS experience, including CMTS and cable modem configuration work.
• Deep knowledge of control plane protocols: DHCP, TFTP, SNMP, and TR-069/TR-369 (CWMP/USP), with preferably DHCP/TFTP application experience.
• Strong understanding of IPv6 addressing, DHCPv6, and dual-stack implementations.
• Strong API development skills with REST and SOAP, including experience building API layers for multi-footprint systems.
• Experience with workflow orchestration using BPMN or similar workflow engines.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proven experience designing and implementing CPE provisioning, activation, and firmware management systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, including GitLab CI, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Benefits

Not specified in the provided job posting.