Senior Software Engineer, Systems Licensing Technologies

A10 Networks, Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A10 Networks, Inc in San Francisco is seeking a Systems Software Engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop network system software. This role requires solid knowledge of systems architecture and debugging skills on various platforms.

The ideal candidate needs strong C/C++ programming skills and a good understanding of control plane and data plane architecture, with a targeted compensation of $130,000 - $140,000.

Additionally, the role supports QA activities and addresses customer issues, requiring a Bachelor or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE or similar.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of systems software and general systems knowledge.
• Experience with multithreading in high availability embedded systems.
• Knowledge of control plane and data plane architecture.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of network system software.
• Design and implement infrastructure through CLI and WebUI.
• Support QA in final product testing phase.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Multithreading

Real-time systems

TCP/IP

Cloud platforms knowledge

Licensing technologies in embedded systems

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE

Job description

The systems software engineer position in the US is a critical role that requires the engineer to work in tight integration with several cross functional teams.

This position requires solid understanding of systems software and a multi-functional role requiring general systems knowledge and strong debugging skills on our variety of platforms and technologies including the complex Multi-PU platforms.

In addition to the system software knowledge, this individual will work closely with cross functional teams viz, Product Management, Engineering Management, Global and Local License Manager development teams, A10 Control Development Team and the Quality Assurance teams to implement Product, Modular, Flexpool, Feature and Capacity licensing in Virtual and Thunder ACOS devices. These licenses are tuned by Product Management to match market needs and require close interaction with Engineering.

The engineer also works hand in hand with QA folks debugging real time issues related to blocking issues on QA systems that are deploying and testing these capabilities. This individual will be part of the systems team that works very closely with TAC (Support) on critical customer issues in all system capabilities including licensing. These issues require quick turnaround and at times require cross-functional collaboration to root cause and resolve issues in a timely manner.

This engineer will need to navigate across all of A10’s platforms, including Container, Virtual, Bare Metal and physical Hardware devices. They will need to understand complex high end device architecture including A10’s top end Multi-PU platforms which are deployed by A10’s top Service Provider customers.

This system engineering’s hand-in-glove interaction with the Hardware team leads to timely new products, capabilities and functionality releases.

On a regular basis the Application teams require help from seasoned System team engineers who have core system knowledge and system debugging skills to root cause tough Customer found defects and QA platform specific issues.

Key Duties

• Participate in the development of network system software and architecture. Work with senior engineers to provide functional and design specifications for features.
• Design and implement infrastructure through Command Line Interfaces (CLI), Web User Interface (WebUI), and management applications from A10 or third parties.
• Test newly developed software through rigorous test methodology and automation infrastructure to ensure sufficient coverage and consistent results.
• Document code appropriately with comments and work with the product documentation team to develop and review user documentation.
• Support QA in final product testing phase. 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 knowledge of common standard IP protocols such as ARP, IP, ICMP, UDP, GRE, etc.
• Good understanding of control plane and data plane architecture in networking devices.
• Solid understanding and experience in licensing technologies in embedded systems.
• Experience working with device and license management platforms.
• Understanding of Cloud platforms such as Amazon AWS, Google Cloud, OCI, etc.

Education

• Require Bachelor or Master’s degree in CS/EE/CE or 2+ years of related field.

Targeted compensation guideline: $130,000 - $140,000. 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.

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