Senior Embedded Networking Engineer (C/C++ & Python)

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible PTO policy

401(k) plan

Job summary

Quvia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the Miramar, FL area to design and maintain high-performance networking software using C/C++ and Python. You will work on L2–L7 protocols, integrate with Python modules, and ensure robust performance in virtualized environments.

The role requires hands-on Linux, packet analysis tools, and experience with VMs (KVM/VMware/VirtualBox) and cloud VMs. Remote-ready, South Florida-based candidates preferred; relocate or commute to HQ may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related discipline.
• 7–10 years of hands-on software development experience in C/C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols IPv4/IPv6, ARP, VLAN, TCP/IP stack, routing, switching, or network virtualization.
• Experience with Linux based systems — system programming, socket programming, and multithreading.
• Hands-on experience with packet capture/analysis tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).
• Exposure to DPDK/VPP, SDN/NFV, or network appliances is a strong plus.
• Experience integrating software with network management systems (NMS), SNMP, or REST APIs.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software modules using C/C++ for high-performance network applications.
• Part of the software also involves integrating with Python based modules.
• Work on L2–L7 networking protocols such as Ethernet, IP, TCP/UDP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and others.
• Collaborate closely with architecture and QA teams to define and deliver robust software components.
• Debug and resolve complex issues across multiple layers (application, transport, and network).
• Analyze crash files and debug with the team to resolve them
• Configure and troubleshoot virtual networking in virtual machine (VM) environments — bridges, TAP/TUN interfaces, VLANs, and virtual switches (like OVS).
• Deploy and test networking software inside VMs or virtualized test environments (e.g., KVM, VMware, VirtualBox, or cloud VMs).
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure seamless deployment, configuration, and testing workflows.
• Participate in design and code reviews, enforcing best practices for maintainable, high-quality code.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical design discussions and documentation.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Networking

Linux

Multithreading

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Wireshark

tcpdump

DPDK

VPP

Git

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Quvia is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in the Miramar, FL area to design and maintain high-performance networking software using C/C++ and Python. You will work on L2–L7 protocols, integrate with Python modules, and ensure robust performance in virtualized environments.

The role requires hands-on Linux, packet analysis tools, and experience with VMs (KVM/VMware/VirtualBox) and cloud VMs. Remote-ready, South Florida-based candidates preferred; relocate or commute to HQ may apply.