Senior Software Engineer: Kernel Network Simulation

Simspace Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Unlimited vacation

401(k) retirement savings plan

Equity stock options

Access to LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Simspace Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to lead the technical design of its network simulation platform. You will develop a kernel-level simulation layer that replicates the behavior of worldwide internet routing, contributing to advanced cyber range environments.

Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in Linux kernel networking and eBPF programming, along with strong leadership skills. A competitive salary range of $160,000 - $225,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in Linux kernel networking and eBPF program development.
• Strong background in systems programming using C or Rust.
• Solid understanding of real-world internet routing.
• Experience with control plane/data plane separation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture of the eBPF-based routing simulation layer.
• Design and build the control-plane topology database.
• Architect the in-range proxy agent.
• Define interface contracts for control plane and agents.
• Serve as the technical lead for the engineering team.

Skills

Linux kernel networking

eBPF program development

Systems programming (C or Rust)

Go or Python control-plane tools

Internet routing knowledge

Technical leadership experience

Kubernetes familiarity

Network simulation knowledge

Job description

Simspace Corporation is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to lead the technical design of its network simulation platform. You will develop a kernel-level simulation layer that replicates the behavior of worldwide internet routing, contributing to advanced cyber range environments.

Ideal candidates will possess deep expertise in Linux kernel networking and eBPF programming, along with strong leadership skills. A competitive salary range of $160,000 - $225,000 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits from day one.