This client is a direct satellite broadcast service provider based in US. They have millions of subscribers for News, Entertainment, Sports channels.

• Needed test engineers to provide the automation from Set-top Box development across various platforms to software development focusing on new features and optimizating existing products.
• Maintain the software stack for various Set-top Box versions
• Produce and release new versions of Set-top Boxes with enhanced and advanced features
• Develop new tools and applications, and support end users
• Develop mobile applications which augment the users experience with Set-top Boxes

Hitachi supported the customer in new features development and maintenance for various Set-top Box models for USA and Latin America countries for over 10 years

Major services included:

• Embedded system development for Set-top Boxes covering from OS, middleware & application
• Mobile applications as companion for TV Services
• System testing (manual and automation)

Technologies used:

• Linux OS, Kernel, Device Driver, Boot Loader
• Java, C/C++, JNI, Python
• IPC, RPC, SSL, RVU, UPNP, XMPP

• Release new features to maintain and grow customer business
• Shorten release cycle and continuously improve quality of services
• Scale up team quickly to meet business demand.