Senior Software Engineer

A10 Networks, Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A10 Networks, Inc is developing ACOS for Thunder platforms, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver features and design specs. You will extend infrastructure, integrate with external applications, and optimize performance for maximum throughput in embedded, real-time environments.

The role involves testing code, expanding automation coverage, and assisting the support team with customer-reported issues and patches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE or related field.
• Experience with C/C++ in embedded real-time systems.
• Strong TCP/IP knowledge and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Participate in development of A10 Advanced Core Operation System (ACOS) for Thunder platforms.
• Collaborate with PM, QA, and Documentation to deliver features and specifications.
• Extend infrastructure and integrate with applications from A10 or third parties.
• Tune performance by adjusting hardware and software components for maximum throughput.
• Test delivered code using rigorous methodologies and expand automation coverage.
• Assist customer support with issue analysis and patch delivery.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Multithreading

Real-time embedded systems

Linux

TCP/IP

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE or related field

Tools

DPDK/Hardware accelerators

QAT/BCM ASIC

Job description

Participate in the development of A10 Advanced Core Operation System(ACOS) for different Thunder platforms. Work with different teams, PM, QA, and Documentation to deliver features and provide relative functional and design specifications. Extend infrastructure and integrate to other applications from A10 or third parties in qualified coding. Tune performance by hardware and software to achieve the maximum traffic throughput. Test delivered code through rigorous test methodology and expand code coverage of automation infrastructure. Assist customer support team in addressing customer reported issues and deliver patches.

Experience/Knowledge

• Utilize strong C/C++ programming skills in development with multithreading, multicore, and real-time high availability embedded systems such as Linux, RTOS or similar OS,
• Experience in multi-threading, multi-core, and real-time high availability embedded systems
• Experience with TCP/IP and knowledgeable with common standard IP protocols such as ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, GRE, etc.
• Good understanding of control plane and data plane architecture in networking devices
• Understanding of Cloud platforms such as Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, OCI, etc.
• Exposure to programming DPDK, BCM ASIC, QAT, or other hardware accelerators is a plus

Education

• Require Bachelor or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE or related field

A10 Networks is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal subcontractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A10 also complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

• Hybrid

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Targeted compensation guideline: Up to $150,000. Compensation will vary based on number of factors, including market demand for specific skills, role type, job level, and individual qualifications. Final salary offers are determined by considerations including, but not limited to, subject matter expertise, demonstrated skill level, relevant experience, geographic location, education, certifications, and training.