Senior Software Development Engineer – Edge Infrastructure

Ontrac Solutions

Senior Software Development Engineer supporting critical customer engagement focused on edge infrastructure. Ensuring project success from definition through delivery while leading technical initiatives.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeChicago • California, Illinois, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software development, particularly in C, C++, and Python, with a strong focus on high-performance HTTP proxies and edge infrastructure. Proven ability to lead technical initiatives, manage complex system dependencies, and ensure compliance with privacy and legal standards.

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C ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingPython DevelopmentHTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 ExpertiseLinux Kernel Troubleshooting

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAutomated Test SuitesCI/CD Quality GatesHigh-Performance HTTP ProxiesCrash AnalysisEdge InfrastructureConsent ManagementSystem ArchitectureTechnical Roadmap DevelopmentCross-Functional Collaboration

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CommunicationMentorshipComplex Problem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Apache Traffic ServerNginxContent Delivery Networks (CDNs)WASM Toolchain

Industry Keywords

Privacy ComplianceConsent ManagementGlobal System ReliabilityAdvertising Revenue ImpactOperational Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ApacheLinuxNGINXPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a critical customer engagement focused on edge infrastructure, consent and privacy compliance, and global system reliability
Collaborate closely with the program manager and customer stakeholders to ensure project success from initial definition through final delivery
Maintain full technical ownership of the customer’s cookie and consent management plugin, including its deployment, performance, and stability across all consuming properties
Formalize and drive the technical roadmap and operational excellence for the system, leading the design and architecture of medium-to-large components and driving cross-team standardization
Serve as the technical lead for high-risk, cross-functional consent and compliance rollouts that directly impact advertising revenue and legal requirements
Lead strategic initiatives such as third-party CDN proofs of concept to establish repeatable architectural patterns for the customer’s edge organization
Establish system guardrails and improve core system quality, including comprehensive automated test coverage and platform-agnostic testing frameworks to eliminate critical regressions and ensure service stability
Translate complex technical and legal requirements across privacy, legal, and advertising teams, and provide mentorship and guidance to peers and dependent teams
Translate ambiguous, high-level business and compliance needs into reliable, globally-deployed system solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional software development at a senior level
Production, hands-on C and C++ (plus Python and WASM toolchain exposure)
Direct work on high-performance HTTP proxies (Apache Traffic Server, Nginx) or CDNs, with real HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 depth
Linux kernel / systems-level troubleshooting and crash analysis
Ownership of a mission-critical, globally-deployed system, including automated test suites and CI/CD quality gates.
Proven software development experience performing at or beyond a Senior (IC4) level
Demonstrated track record of owning mission-critical, high-availability, globally-deployed production systems
Strong, hands-on experience with C, C++, Python, and WASM toolchains
Strong working knowledge of HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2, including headers, cookies, caching, and connection handling in the context of edge proxies
Direct experience with high-performance HTTP proxies (for example, Apache Traffic Server / ATS or Nginx) or Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
Solid understanding of the Linux kernel, networking, and systems-level troubleshooting
Good understanding of crash analysis.
Practical experience building comprehensive automated test suites and integrating quality gates into CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical systems
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and complex problem-solving in high-risk production environments
Strong awareness of system dependencies and business impact, with experience managing complexity and tradeoffs
Excellent cross-functional communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to translate complex technical and legal requirements to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities