Senior Staff Software Engineer - Layer 7 Security & LB

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) participation including company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

Broadcom is hiring an R&D Staff Software Engineer in San Francisco to develop and enhance Layer 7/Application Security features for the Avi Load Balancer. This position requires expertise in C/C++ and substantial experience in network software development. As a Senior Member of Technical Staff, you'll deliver innovative solutions, engage with product teams, and mentor juniors. An attractive compensation package is offered, including a salary range of $141,000 - $225,000 and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Load Balancers and Application Proxies.
• Excellent understanding of HTTP Protocol, HTTP/2.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative features in Layer 7/Application Security domain.
• Solve complex problems and troubleshoot Layer 7/Application Security.
• Engage with product teams and mentor junior team members.

Skills

C/C++ (Expert)

Python (Intermediate)

Go (Basic)

Secure Coding

Data structures and Algorithms

Network software development

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field with 12+ years of experience

MS in Computer Science or related field with 10+ years of experience

PhD in Computer Science or related field with 7+ years of experience

Tools

OpenSSL

Wireshark

gdb

valgrind / asan / ubsan

Linux 'perf'

Job description

Broadcom is hiring an R&D Staff Software Engineer in San Francisco to develop and enhance Layer 7/Application Security features for the Avi Load Balancer. This position requires expertise in C/C++ and substantial experience in network software development. As a Senior Member of Technical Staff, you'll deliver innovative solutions, engage with product teams, and mentor juniors. An attractive compensation package is offered, including a salary range of $141,000 - $225,000 and extensive benefits.