Software Developer

Talentify; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

LanceSoft seeks a Network Software Engineer in Massachusetts to advance research, design and deployment of software for advanced network systems. The role emphasizes Linux networking, IP routing, and cloud integrations, with collaboration across security and cyber teams.

You will implement tests, analyze results, and help deploy scalable networking software in a team environment. Ideal candidates have strong Python/Bash skills, experience with containers and VM orchestration, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Proficient in TCP/IP models and networking concepts.
• Strong Linux networking experience and tooling.
• Proficient in Python, Bash and git workflows.
• Understanding of layer-2 switching and layer-3 routing.
• Experience with containers and VM orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).

Responsibilities

• Support development of virtual testbed infrastructure software and automation tooling.
• Contribute to a test orchestration framework for VM management and network emulation.
• Extend network emulation capabilities using Linux networking features.
• Execute tests, collect data, debug anomalies, and analyze results.
• Collaborate with cyber security teams to ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

TCP/IP familiarity

Linux networking

Python development

Ethernet switching

IP routing

Router knowledge

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Git workflows

Virtual machines

Job description

Develops application software. Writing and implementing efficient code. Researches, designs, develops and implements software applications and systems. Involved in planning of system and development deployment as well as responsible for meeting software compliance standards. Evaluates, designs and implements interface between hardware and software, operational requirements, cloud offering, system architecture, security and characteristics of overall system. Researching, designing, implementing and managing software programs. Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications. Determining operational practicality. Documents testing, client experience and maintenance of system corrections. May partner and collaborate with cyber security teams to ensure compliance with security standards. May develop and conduct unit tests.

The Communication Networks & Analysis Group specializes in advanced network and communications systems development, with a focus on mobile and airborne networks of the future. Tactical wireless networks differ from commercial wireless networks in the lack of infrastructure to support stable connectivity. The varied and stressing operational environment, as well as aircraft speeds and maneuverability, and platform integration provide additional challenges to communication and network systems. The Tactical Networks Group uses a combination of technical analysis, modeling, simulation, emulation, prototype development, and flight tests to develop new communication systems and evaluate and predict their performance.

Support development of virtual testbed infrastructure software and automation tooling to run tests that evaluate IP networking and data sharing application performance. Contribute to the design and development of a test orchestration framework that integrates existing tools for virtual machine management and network emulation to enable large-scale virtual system-level evaluation. Extend and build network emulation capabilities as needed using Linux networking features to model virtual networks. Help execute tests, collect data, debug anomalies, and analyze results.

Required Skills:

• Familiarity with communication systems and abstraction layers (TCP/IP, OSI models)
• Experience using Linux networking capabilities, tools, and advanced features
• Experience with Python (or similar programming language such as C++, Java, etc) software development, bash/POSIX shell scripting, and git workflows
• Understanding of layer-2 Ethernet switching
• Understanding of layer-3 IP routing
• Experience running containerized software and VMs, such as Kubernetes, Docker etc
• Experience with automated complex software provisioning, deployment, and configuration management
• Experience with commercial and/or open-source routers

Preferred Skills:

• Network performance data collection and analysis experience
• Experience with data visualization frameworks (Grafana or similar tools)

EEO Employer

LanceSoft is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. LanceSoft makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.