Participate in the development and maintenance of existing and next-generation firewall product suites.
Design, implement, and maintain core platform modules for embedded networking and security appliances.
Develop and enhance low-level software components, including device drivers, kernel modules, and board support packages (BSPs).
Take ownership of significant areas of the codebase for both new feature development and maintenance or redesign of existing product areas.
Support all phases of the software development life cycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, validation, and deployment.
Collaborate closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, platform integration, debugging, and validation of new systems.
Optimize software for performance, scalability, memory efficiency, reliability, and maintainability.
Debug and resolve complex issues across hardware and software layers using a structured and systematic approach.
Contribute to embedded platform architecture, software design decisions, and long-term technical improvements.
Participate in code reviews, CI/testing, and development best practices to ensure high-quality deliverables.
Follow secure coding practices and support the development of security-focused product features.
Continuously contribute to product improvements in performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in C and/or C++ programming.
Experience with embedded Linux systems and low-level software development.
Solid understanding of operating system concepts, including memory management, processes, concurrency, and multi-threaded systems.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to analyze complex multivariate problems and drive efficient resolution.
Understanding of L2-L4 network protocols and networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, routing, and switching.
Experience with hardware interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, or similar system interfaces.
Familiarity with debugging and validation tools such as GDB, JTAG, oscilloscopes, or logic analyzers.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively across teams.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++embedded Linuxdevice driverskernel modulesboard support packagesoperating system conceptsnetwork protocolsmemory managementmulti-threaded systems

Soft Skills

problem-solvingdebuggingcommunicationcollaborationownershipanalytical skillsstructured approachattention to detailadaptabilityteamwork