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As a #Sr. Software Engineer, Networking Software Systems, you will join the networking and wireless engineering team to develop advanced networking protocols, WiFi wireless systems, and Linux-based data path solutions. You will design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software while collaborating with hardware and architecture teams to solve challenges in secure, high-performance wireless connectivity and intelligent network management. Your daily work involves building features for wireless access point and connectivity platforms, including the integration of AI/ML models into networking systems. The role requires proficiency in C and C++, along with experience in Linux kernel internals, network device drivers, and core protocols like TCP, UDP, IPv4, and IPv6. You will also utilize technologies such as Ethernet device drivers and packet forwarding schemes including bridging, routing, OpenVSwitch, DPDK, and VPP to optimize performance and scalability.
What does a Software Engineer earn in California?
Median $214000 from 775 postings across 63 companies.
Design, develop, and validate embedded and cloud edge software for wireless access point platforms.
Develop and optimize advanced networking protocols including TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/ARP/DHCP.
Write and modify Linux kernel code and network device drivers.
Implement high-performance data path solutions using technologies like DPDK or VPP.
Integrate AI/ML models and algorithms for intelligent network traffic optimization.
Develop software features for WiFi wireless systems and Ethernet device drivers.
Manage L2/L3/L4 packet forwarding schemes including bridging and routing.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 2+ years of experience, OR a Master's with 1+ year, OR a PhD.
2+ years of academic or work experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Java, or Python.
3-5 years of experience in software feature development focused on networking and wireless technologies using C and C++.
Understanding of Linux kernel internals and hands-on experience with low-level kernel programming and network device drivers.
Solid knowledge of core networking protocols including TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6/ARP/DHCP and the Linux network stack.
Experience with WiFi/wireless LAN protocols and Ethernet device drivers (preferred).
Hands-on experience developing and integrating AI/ML models and algorithms for networking applications (preferred).
Knowledge of L2/L3/L4 packet forwarding schemes such as bridging, routing, OpenVSwitch, DPDK, or VPP (preferred).
C
Linux Kernel
Networking Drivers
TCP/IP
L2/L3 Protocols
RDMA
RoCE
Data Structures
Algorithms
open-source
userspace libraries
Device Drivers
Kernel Internals
Data Center Technology
OSPF
BGP
Cisco
F5
Juniper
Palo Alto
EVPN
VXLAN
Cisco vPC
ACI
RSTP
SD-WAN
TCP/UDP
Microsoft Visio
DOD STIGs
LAN
WAN
Network Analysis