Core Networking Engineer — Build Scalable Protocols

Neo4j; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Neo4j is seeking a software engineer to join the Core Networking Engineering Team, focusing on the Neo4j network server modules and its binary protocol. You will influence connectivity direction with the drivers alongside product managers and implement designs in the server codebase.

We value deep understanding of network concepts, experience with Java and asynchronous programming, and interest in community interaction and developer engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Java and related ecosystem.
• Experience with network concepts and binary protocols.
• Interest in drivers, APIs and server development.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement server and protocol features for the Neo4j network stack.
• Lead the design of new connectivity features for the protocol and drivers.
• Collaborate with product managers and other experts, and implement agreed designs.
• Support community projects, write blog posts and contribute to training events.

Skills

Java

Concurrency

Asynchronous programming

Wireshark

Customer experience

Developer community interaction

Tools

Docker

JAX-RS

C

C++

Rust

Go

Job description

Neo4j is seeking a software engineer to join the Core Networking Engineering Team, focusing on the Neo4j network server modules and its binary protocol. You will influence connectivity direction with the drivers alongside product managers and implement designs in the server codebase.

We value deep understanding of network concepts, experience with Java and asynchronous programming, and interest in community interaction and developer engagement.