Senior Network Software Developer

Berkeley Square IT; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Bristol is seeking an experienced Network Software Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of Layer2/Layer3 networking software. The role entails architecting and implementing high-performance software, developing IP Routing protocols, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of networking technologies, a strong foundation in network architectures, and experience in a Linux environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have knowledge of network and computer architectures.
• Candidates must have knowledge of networking protocols like Ethernet, Infiniband.
• Candidates must have experience in a Linux environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development for Layer2/Layer3 networking software.
• Develop and optimize IP Routing protocols and tunneling technologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and ensure best practices are followed.
• Analyze and improve performance of networking software.
• Drive innovation in software design and implementation.

Skills

Knowledge of network and computer architectures

Knowledge of networking protocols

Experience in a Linux environment

Job description

My client, a global player and leader in their field is seeking an experienced Network Software Developer to lead the design, development, and optimization of Layer2/Layer3 networking software for their cutting-edge data communication products. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic organisation and to work on genuinely cutting edge technology in the High Performance Computing space, alongside specialist HPC engineers.

The role:

• Leading Software Development: Architecting, designing, and implementing high-performance Layer2/Layer3 networking software with a focus on scalability, reliability, and security.
• Protocol Implementation: Developing and optimising IP Routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP, IS-IS) and Tunneling technologies (e.g., GRE, IPsec, MPLS) to meet product requirements.
• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers, ensuring best practices in coding, design, and architecture are followed.
• Analysing and improving the performance, scalability, and reliability of the networking software across diverse hardware platforms
• Research and Innovation: Staying current with the latest networking technologies, trends, and industry standards. Driving innovation in software design and implementation.

Candidates MUST have the following skills / experience:

• Knowledge of network and computer architectures.
• Knowledge of networking protocols, such as Ethernet, Infiniband etc.
• Experience of working in a Linux environment.