Senior Staff Software Engineer (C / Networking / Dataplane)
Core
Design and implement high-performance data path features for load balancing and L7 protocols to enhance the scalability and security of global networking infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Staff Software Engineer (C / Networking / Dataplane)
Builds
Cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform (load balancers, firewalls, L7 protocol implementations)
Domain
Cybersecurity / Networking / Cloud Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C programming, data structures, algorithms, networking protocols (DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS), Linux/Unix systems, large-scale commercial application development
Preferred skills
AI-assisted software development tools, advanced knowledge of networking protocols
Technologies
C, Linux, Unix, DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL/TLS
Responsibilities
Design and implement Datapath features related to Load Balancer, Firewall rules and L7 Protocol implementations; Apply deep knowledge of C programming, data structures, and algorithms to build high-performance systems; Independently drive moderately complex projects from conception to deployment with full ownership; Utilize expert knowledge of networking protocols and services including DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and SSL/TLS; Leverage Unix or Linux operating systems knowledge to optimize networking and security applications
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategic ownership