C Software Engineer - Router Control Plane

Software Engineer

We are looking for experienced software engineers to join our client's team and work on the design, development, and maintenance of the OS that powers our networking products. Qualifications required to start Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field. Familiarity with Ethernet and IP-based protocols, dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF at a minimum), management mechanisms and protocols such as ACLs, LLDP, SNMP. Ability to work industry standards such as IETF RFC, IEEE etc. — understand standard requirements, implement the described behaviour and messaging in C code. Proficiency in C programming language. Experience of developing software for Linux OSes (this implies at advanced Linux user as well). Advanced knowledge of the Linux kernel architecture with focus on networking. Experience in developing and maintaining software operating systems in data centre/telecom environment. Ability to work with a large codebase: navigate the code in an efficient manner, interpret the code on the fly. Experience debugging complex and multithreaded software. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Ways to stand out Experience working with dynamic routing suites such as Quagga or FRRouting. Experience developing network device drivers for Linux. Experience with Netlink, switchdev. Extensive knowledge of MPLS suite of protocols and mechanisms (LDP, RSVP-TE). Experience developing multithreaded Linux applications. Experience developing Linux services (daemons). Some experience with embedded (being able to interpret a device data sheet, common on-board hardware components interconnection principles and mechanisms). Experience with distributed systems and/or cloud computing systems. Familiarity with virtualisation/containerisation technologies such as KVM/QEMU and Docker, Kubernetes. Experience with code management practices (GitLab, Git flow (multiple branches, rebasing, merges), going through code reviews etc.). The client is based in Dubai and can sponsor work permits - however the role can also be based remotely in other countries. Please ignore the salary levels mentioned on the job boards.