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Protocol Engineer

Frontier Resourcing

United Kingdom

Remote

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

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Job summary

A global technology recruitment agency is seeking a Protocol Engineer for developing AI-powered secure Ethernet communication solutions. This remote role demands expertise in Ethernet protocols and strong C programming skills. Join a collaborative team of engineers focused on cutting-edge encryption technologies to ensure the safety of data transmission worldwide.

Benefits

Excellent salary
Global collaboration
Remote working

Qualifications

  • Proven expertise in Ethernet protocols (IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.1D/W).
  • Strong C programming skills in embedded Linux environments.
  • Knowledge of encryption technologies like AES, IPsec, or SSL/TLS.

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimise L2/L3 Ethernet protocols on FPGA-based systems.
  • Implement and maintain middleware and protocol stacks for secure communication.
  • Integrate AES, IPsec, and AI-based encryption algorithms for embedded systems.

Skills

Ethernet protocols expertise
C programming skills
Knowledge of encryption technologies
Protocol stack development experience
Job description
Overview

Protocol Engineer – Secure Ethernet / AES / IPsec

Can be based Europe or Asia

100% Remote working

Excellent Salary and Benefits on offer

Global Collaboration

Build the technology that keeps the world’s data safe. Join a global engineering team developing AI-powered secure Ethernet communication a breakthrough that blends networking, encryption, and intelligence at the hardware level.

What You’ll Do
  • Design and optimise L2/L3 Ethernet protocols (VLANs, STP/RSTP, IGMP Snooping, etc.) on FPGA-based systems.
  • Implement and maintain middleware and protocol stacks for secure communication.
  • Integrate AES, IPsec, and AI-based encryption algorithms for embedded systems.
  • Develop high-quality C code for Linux embedded platforms; perform testing, validation, and debugging.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, FPGA, and software teams in India and Taiwan.
What You’ll Bring
  • Proven expertise in Ethernet protocols (IEEE 802.3, 802.1Q, 802.1D/W).
  • Strong C programming skills in embedded Linux environments.
  • Knowledge of encryption technologies like AES, IPsec, or SSL/TLS.
  • Experience developing protocol stacks or switch/router systems.
  • Bonus: FPGA design, Python scripting, or AI integration experience.
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