Systems Application Engineer, Network Analytics - Coppell, TX

Rohde & Schwarz; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hour models

Training & continuing education

Privately owned company

Promoting innovation

Long-term & attractive work enviroment

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a highly experienced Application Engineer in Packet Inspection (DPI) and IP probes to support the R&S ipoque product lines. You will lead PoCs, optimize integrations, and mentor customers deploying IP analytics in production environments.

This role blends software engineering with customer-facing enablement. The position requires Linux networking expertise and strong coding in C/C++ and Rust, with hands-on work on DPDK, Netfilter, and Docker-based deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in EE/CS or related engineering field.
• 5+ years as Solution Architect, System Engineer, or Application Engineer.
• Strong C/C++ and Rust coding skills.
• Deep knowledge of packet processing in Linux.
• Hands-on IP probes, DPDK, Netfilter, and Docker-based deployments.
• Experience integrating SDKs into routers, SD-WAN platforms, and 5G firmware.
• Experience building reproducible build pipelines for embedded systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% across US, Canada, and Europe.
• US residency and valid US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer PoCs for R&S DPI and Probe prospects.
• Provide expert 3rd-level technical support for R&S Probe customers.
• Optimize network probe integrations for performance, detection accuracy, and runtime stability.
• Create and maintain customer coding examples in C running on Linux.
• Build and maintain custom R&S network probe deliverables using CMake, Buildroot, and bare-metal toolchains.
• Develop customer-specific technical training programs and enablement materials.
• Conduct technical seminars, customer training, and trade show demonstrations.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Linux packet processing

Technical leadership

Education

B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

DPDK

Netfilter

Docker

CMake

Buildroot

bare‑metal toolchains

Job description

Recently named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid-Sized Workplaces in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz is seeking a highly experienced Application Engineer in Packet Inspection (DPI), IP probes technologies, and high-performance packet processing to support the R&S ipoque product lines. This role is a blend of deep technical engineering, customer integration leadership, and technical enablement. You will lead strategic proof of concepts, solve advanced integration challenges, optimize runtime performance, and act as a trusted advisor to customers deploying R&S IP analytics products into complex production environments. This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering, telecommunication architecture and customer-facing application engineering.

Your tasks

• Lead customer proof of concepts (PoCs) for R&S DPI and Probe prospects
• Provide expert 3rd-level technical support for R&S Probe customers
• Optimize R&S network probe integrations for performance, detection accuracy, and runtime stability
• Create and maintain customer coding examples in C running on Linux systems
• Build and maintain custom R&S network probe deliverables using CMake, Buildroot, and bare-metal toolchains
• Develop customer-specific technical training programs and enablement materials
• Conduct technical seminars, customer training, and trade show demonstrations

Your Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or relevant engineering degree.
• 5+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, System Engineer or Application Engineer
• Strong coding skills in C/C++ and Rust
• Deep understanding of packet processing in Linux environments
• Hands‑on experience with IP probes, DPDK, Netfilter, and Docker-based deployments
• Proven ability to integrate SDKs into routers, SD-WAN platforms, 5G network functions, and other firmware-based systems
• Strong expertise in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production-hardening of network analytics or DPI integrations
• Experience creating reproducible build pipelines and platform-specific builds for embedded/network environments
• Ability to travel throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, up to 30%
• In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and have valid US work authorization.

The total compensation for this position is $120K-$180K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and have valid US work authorization.

Our offer

• Flexible working hour models
• Training & continuing education
• Privately owned company
• Promoting innovation
• Long-term & attractive work environment

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.