Senior Software Engineer - Traffic and Networking

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Traffic and Networking to join the team of a leader in the Telecommunications & Hardware space.

This role will help shape scalable software for cloud infrastructure in a highly dynamic, multi-tenant environment. You will work across teams to design and deliver network and systems automation solutions that support reliability, performance, and operational excellence. The position also includes close collaboration with internal partners to translate requirements into technical solutions and ensure a strong user experience.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $224,000 – $431,250 annually

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across teams to develop and deliver scalable software for cloud infrastructure
• Design, build, and maintain network and systems automation solutions for highly dynamic, multi-tenant environments
• Engage closely with partners to understand their requirements and ensure an outstanding user experience
• Contribute to and lead open-source projects and communities relevant to the work
• Share roadmaps, technical demos, and vision with collaborators and leaders to provide updates and show progress
• Maintain ownership of work from initial development through to production, ensuring flawless execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 12+ years of experience designing and building distributed systems
• Advanced programming skills in C, C++, Go, or Rust
• Proven experience building and maintaining APIs
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming, threading, state machines, and data structures
• Experience with data persistence and storage (SQL or equivalent)
• Understanding of secure communication protocols such as mutual TLS or IPsec
• Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols, including IP, IPv6, BGP, HTTP, ICMP, and tunneling protocols

Benefits

• Eligibility for equity and benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.