Senior Software Engineer – Networking Systems

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

📋 Description

• Create and implement software modules using C/C++ for high-performance networking applications.

• Integrate with modules built in Python.

• Engage with L2–L7 networking protocols such as Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.

• Collaborate with architecture and quality assurance teams to define and deliver robust software components.

• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate issues across application, transport, and network layers.

• Analyze crash reports and debug problems alongside the team.

• Set up and troubleshoot virtual networking in virtual machine environments, including bridges, TAP/TUN interfaces, VLANs, and virtual switches such as OVS.

• Deploy and validate networking software within VMs or virtualized testing environments, including KVM, VMware, VirtualBox, or cloud VMs.

• Work with DevOps and QA teams to ensure smooth deployment, configuration, and testing processes.

• Take part in design and code reviews while promoting maintainable, high-quality coding standards.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions and documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.

• 7–10 years of practical software development experience in C/C++ and Python.

• Strong grasp of networking concepts and protocols, including IPv4/IPv6, ARP, VLAN, TCP/IP stack, routing, switching, or network virtualization.

• Experience with Linux-based systems, including system programming, socket programming, and multithreading.

• Practical experience with packet capture and analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump).

• Familiarity with integrating software with network management systems (NMS), SNMP, or REST APIs.

• Excellent problem-solving and debugging abilities in distributed systems.

• Good understanding of software design patterns and optimization techniques.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.

• Demonstrated success in delivering production-quality software in fast-paced environments.

• Experience with DPDK/VPP, SDN/NFV, or network appliances is a considerable advantage.

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, Docker, and Kubernetes is preferred.

• Experience with VPP (Vector Packet Processing) or DPDK-based applications.

• Proven experience with Linux/Unix systems, socket programming, and multithreaded applications.

• Hands-on experience in setting up and managing virtual machines and networks, including KVM, libvirt, VMware, or VirtualBox.

• Familiarity with configuring bridges, vSwitches, TAP/TUN interfaces, and NAT or host-only networking.

• Exposure to OpenConfig, NETCONF/YANG, gRPC, or telemetry systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity options.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

• Life Insurance.

• Flexible PTO policy.

• 401(k) plan.