Senior Software Engineer

SGS Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Consulting in Boston, MA seeks a software engineer to develop and operate a network emulation testbed. You will debug, design, code, and maintain software for challenging environments, and perform software analysis and system risk assessment.

You will also model, test, and document software functionality while evaluating new technologies for implementation. The role emphasizes collaboration with government and senior stakeholders, effective reporting, and maintaining standards across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience with TCP/IP networks and CORE network emulation.
• Proficiency in Python, Go, or C++ for software development.
• Strong Linux command line and debugging skills.
• Experience with network monitoring tools (Wireshark, tcpdump).

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate a network emulation testbed that tests the performance of end-to-end software and hardware systems in a challenged environment.
• Debug problems with the testbed, propose solutions, and implement fixes.
• Assist technical staff in preparing reports for government officials and senior stakeholders on experimental findings.
• Design, code, debug, and maintain software applications.
• Perform software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, system risk analysis, and software reliability analysis.
• Support software modeling and simulation, software testing, quality assurance, performance tuning, automation, and system integration.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
• Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation.
• Maintain software standards compliance.

Skills

CORE network emulation

TCP/IP networking

Python

Golang

C++

Linux

Wireshark

tcpdump

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Automation testing

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Prometheus

Grafana

Python

C++

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and operate a network emulation testbed that tests the performance of end-to-end software and hardware systems in a challenged environment.
• Debug problems with the testbed, propose solutions, and implement fixes.
• Assist technical staff in preparing reports for government officials and senior stakeholders on experimental findings.
• Design, code, debug, and maintain software applications.
• Perform software analysis, code analysis, requirements analysis, software review, system risk analysis, and software reliability analysis.
• Support software modeling and simulation, software testing, quality assurance, performance tuning, automation, and system integration.
• Support, maintain, and document software functionality.
• Evaluate and identify new technologies for implementation.
• Maintain software standards compliance.

Skills

LinuxNetwork protocol experience (TCP/IP)Network emulation, especially CORENetworking Skills: Wireshark, TCP dump, SSTroubleshooting skillsSoftware architecture / designSoftware development using languages such as Python, Golang, or C++Software design / test procedure documentationLinux command line — 10 yearsAbility to plot data and provide visualization — 5 yearsAbility to analyze data and communicate results — 5 yearsNetwork protocol experience (TCP/IP) — 10 yearsNetwork emulation especially CORE — 10 yearsNetworking Skills: Wireshark, TCP dump, SS — 10 yearsJ-series messaging or OMS/UCIExperience with HAIPE devicesMetric collection (Prometheus) and visualization (Grafana)Container Technologies (PODMAN, Docker or Kubernetes)Distributed SystemsRadio or wireless system knowledgeTest and Integration ExperienceAutomated testing frameworksNetworking Certs (Network+, Security+, CCNA, etc.)Familiarity with AI assisted development tools

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree — Required