Senior Software Engineer, Systems Platform

A10 Networks, Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

A10 Networks, Inc. is seeking a software engineer to participate in the development of network system software and architecture. You will work with senior engineers to define features, design infrastructure via CLI and WebUI, and implement management applications.

You will also test, document, and support QA and patch delivery in a hybrid work environment. The role emphasizes strong C/C++ skills, real-time embedded systems knowledge, networking protocols, and familiarity with cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Proficient in C/C++ with multithreading and real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with Linux/RTOS environments and embedded platforms.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP and common networking protocols.
• Familiarity with licensing technologies in embedded systems is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS/Google Cloud/OCI.

Responsibilities

• Define functional and design specifications for features with senior engineers.
• Design and implement infrastructure via CLI, WebUI, and management apps.
• Test software with rigorous methodology and automation to ensure coverage.
• Document code and collaborate with documentation team for user guides.
• Support QA in the final testing phase and assist customer support with patches.

Skills

C/C++

Multithreading

Multi-core

Real-time embedded systems

Linux

TCP/IP

Cloud platforms

Education

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

Job description

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 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
• 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 related field

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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.

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.

Work Location

• Hybrid