Senior Software Engineer – Layer1, C++

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ireland.

📋 Description

• Develop software that manages the physical network layer, from 1GBASE-T connectors to 1.6T long-reach optics.

• Create control software across forwarding engines, connectors, and gearbox interface chips.

• Construct instrumentation and telemetry tools to monitor and troubleshoot the health of physical links.

• Collaborate with Optics teams to establish standards for new media and facilitate their market introduction.

• Enhance existing features, resolve issues, and optimize code for scalability and performance.

• Take ownership of projects from their definition through to deployment and customer engagement.

• Interface with customers, product management, and hardware engineers to develop Layer 1 features.

• Architect, design, and oversee the development of features.

• Develop and maintain features utilizing C, C++, and Python.

• Review and contribute to functional and design specifications.

• Create automated tests and build the necessary test infrastructure.

• Collaborate with hardware and manufacturing teams to introduce Layer 1 components to the market.

• Work alongside hardware engineers on software control interfaces.

• Provide technical leadership across features, projects, and tools.

• Analyze and resolve issues in customer networks and system tests.

• Mentor new and junior engineers.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 6 years; or a Ph.D. with 3 years; or equivalent work experience.

• Proficient knowledge of C or C++ and Python.

• Familiarity with UNIX or Linux.

• Understanding of digital communication technologies, including modulation and signal encoding schemes, is advantageous.

• Knowledge of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus.

• Experience with low-level hardware components is preferred.

• Practical understanding of software engineering principles.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and software troubleshooting skills.

• Capability to independently design solutions and implement features.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in small teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work opportunities.

• Supportive and growth-oriented company culture.

• Flexibility to transition from Layer 1 to other software engineering domains.

• Pre-agreed working hours with the team manager.