Senior Software Engineer C Linux Networking – Remote

Overview

In this Senior Software Engineer role, you’ll shape a Debian-based Network Operating System and its routing components within a global networking company. You’ll collaborate with a large engineering team to design and implement scalable network software for service providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises. Expect opportunities to take ownership of complex system-wide work and advance along a technical or managerial path. You’ll work in a flexible, remote-friendly environment that supports growth, wellbeing, and belonging. This is a chance to impact real networks with cutting-edge technology.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus + Benefits
• Remote or hybrid working
• Flexible work arrangements
• Inclusive culture and focus on wellbeing
• Global role with career growth opportunities
• Industry-leading compensation

Responsibilities

• Design and implement network components and routing protocols for a new Network Operating System product line
• Drive architectural decisions and software development across a team of ~40 engineers
• Develop and optimize Debian Linux NOS to support virtualized networks and customers’ deployments
• Contribute to product evolution for Ethernet and IP services across large-scale customers

Key requirements

• Technical leadership for significant development or projects, with SME experience
• Proven ability to write substantial code from scratch in C under Linux
• Strong interest in Networking and related concepts
• Solid understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Knowledge of IP addressing, CIDR, subnets; routing concepts and protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)
• 5+ years of relevant experience in C under Linux and open-source development
• Familiarity with data forwarding paths, L2/L3 networking concepts, or related control plane tech (optional but useful)
• Experience with debugging and troubleshooting in large-scale deployments

• Technical leadership
• Enthusiasm for networking
• Problem-solving ability
• C programming on Linux
• Debian-based Network Operating System development
• Networking concepts: IP addressing, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, IS-IS)

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