Senior Software Engineer - Kernel & Cloud Networking

Cato Networks; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cato Networks is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop in-house operating systems and platforms powering our backbone cloud data centers and edge devices. You will work across hardware ranges from embedded to high-end servers, championing performance, security, and scalability.

Join a team shaping enterprise security with a cloud-native platform. Bring deep Linux kernel knowledge, C expertise, and a passion for open-source solutions to accelerate innovation at scale.

Qualifications

• 6+ years hands-on experience as a senior software developer in large-scale networks or security.
• Deep knowledge of Networking Protocols and Environment.
• Strong proficiency with C in a multithreaded environment.
• Experience integrating open-source software and packages.
• Experience with implementing new hardware solutions and specs.
• Deep Linux kernel knowledge and hardware-software interface.
• Passionate about performance and system internals from Makefiles to bios.
• Expert in designing and building highly scalable services in SMP environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new material and pioneer technology at Cato.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement operating system utilities and components for a performant, secure, and transparent cloud ecosystem.
• Proactively track low-level networking, kernel, and open-source trends and adapt solutions.
• Investigate and test performance to maximize hardware capabilities.

Skills

Networking

Kernel internals

C programming

Linux systems

Open-source integration

Performance tuning

SMP scalability

Team collaboration

Job description

Cato Networks is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop in-house operating systems and platforms powering our backbone cloud data centers and edge devices. You will work across hardware ranges from embedded to high-end servers, championing performance, security, and scalability.

Join a team shaping enterprise security with a cloud-native platform. Bring deep Linux kernel knowledge, C expertise, and a passion for open-source solutions to accelerate innovation at scale.