Embedded Software Engineer

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support an exciting opportuity based out of Carlsbad, CA. You will be responsible for building the core software that powers our software-defined networking (SDN) platform. You’ll work on developing Linux kernel modules, system services and high-performance networking features. You’ll be responsible for implementing and optimizing network behavior across L2/L3, firewalls, tunnels, and more. Day to day responsibilities include:

• Maintain Linux kernel modules, drivers, and user-space services that power embedded networking devices.

• Implement and modify networking features including VPN tunnels, NAT, firewalls, VRFs, and L2/L3 routing.

• Develop backend services in C/C++ and Python, with a focus on performance, safety and maintainability.

• Analyze system and networking behavior using tools like tcpdump and Wireshark.

• Deploy and validate software updates against real or simulated network environments.

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Skills and Requirements

• 4+ years of experience modifying and developing kernel modules or low-level Linux drivers (ideally networking-related).

• 4+ years of experience building and maintaining Linux services (systemd).

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP stack, NAT, firewalls, and VRFs.

• Experience with L2 networking concepts and technologies (e.g. bridging, VLANs).

• Familiarity with IPsec tunnels and configuration via Strongswan.

• Experience with C/C++ and Python.

• Ability to design and implement RESTful and gRPC APIs for inter-process and remote communication.

• Proficient in diagnosing complex networking and system-level issues across user space and kernel space.

• Hands on experience with tools open-source networking tools such as tcpdump and Wireshark.

• Familiarity with Git.