Hybrid Senior Software Engineer

Posted last week

Apply now

About the role

  • Design and develop software modules using C/C++ for high-performance network applications
  • Part of the software also involves integrating with Python based modules
  • Work on L2–L7 networking protocols such as Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and others
  • Collaborate closely with architecture and QA teams to define and deliver robust software components
  • Debug and resolve complex issues across multiple layers (application, transport, and network)
  • Analyze crash files and debug with the team to resolve them
  • Configure and troubleshoot virtual networking in virtual machine (VM) environments — bridges, TAP/TUN interfaces, VLANs, and virtual switches (like OVS)
  • Deploy and test networking software inside VMs or virtualized test environments (e.g., KVM, VMware, VirtualBox, or cloud VMs)
  • Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure seamless deployment, configuration, and testing workflows
  • Participate in design and code reviews, enforcing best practices for maintainable, high-quality code
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions and documentation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related discipline
  • 7–10 years of hands-on software development experience in C/C++ and Python
  • Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols — IPv4/IPv6, ARP, VLAN, TCP/IP stack, routing, switching, or network virtualization
  • Experience with Linux based systems — system programming, socket programming, and multithreading
  • Hands-on experience with packet capture/analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.)
  • Exposure to DPDK/VPP, SDN/NFV, or network appliances is a strong plus
  • Experience integrating software with network management systems (NMS), SNMP, or REST APIs
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes preferred
  • Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in distributed systems
  • Good understanding of software design patterns and performance optimization techniques
  • Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
  • Proven track record of delivering production-quality software in fast-paced teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Equity options
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible PTO policy
  • 401(k) plan

Job title

Senior Software Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

Report this job

See something inaccurate? Let us know and we'll update the listing.

Report job