C Software Engineer - Router Control Plane
Posted Updated
Description
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