Principal Software Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize system networking and security features for high-performance applications.
• Create design and functional specifications and perform unit testing and automation to ensure quality.
• Apply software design principles and troubleshooting expertise to deliver scalable and resilient improvements to Zero Trust Security Services.
• Collaborate with Engineering Architects, Product Managers, Customers, and Solution Architects to understand use cases, review PRDs, resolve system issues, and optimize performance.
• Coach and mentor junior team members while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Support federal and security certifications including FIPS, FedRAMP, Common Criteria, and SOC2 compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field and 10+ years of experience in systems engineering for high-performance networking.
• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• Expertise in Linux kernel-based L2/L3 networking, stateful firewalls, NAT, network drivers, routing protocols, and network protocols.
• Proficiency in Go and Python with strong debugging and complex data path problem-solving skills.
• Foundational understanding of AI/ML technologies and experience leveraging, securing, or positioning AI-driven solutions within the functional domain.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for designing scalable systems and working with cross-functional teams.
• Preferred experience integrating AI/ML frameworks or intelligent data path analysis models for networking optimization and predictive threat detection.
• Preferred experience with WireGuard, GRE, L2VPN, VRRP, FIPS, FedRAMP, TLS, DTLS, and QUIC.
• Familiarity with AWS or Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, advanced virtualization, or security solutions.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement based in San Jose, California.
• Various health plans, vacation and sick time, parental leave options, retirement options, education reimbursement, and in-office perks.