Cloud Networking Senior Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native platform components for the Wind River Cloud Platform
• Develop and enhance features related to Kubernetes networking (e.g. CNI plugins, multi-network configurations)
• Support and improve high-performance networking capabilities such as SR-IOV and related technologies
• Assist in implementing Precision Time Protocol (PTP) features for time-sensitive workloads
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across distributed systems, including networking and infrastructure layers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions
• Contribute to open-source development within the StarlingX community
• Write high-quality, maintainable, and testable code, with appropriate unit and integration tests
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of engineering practices
• Qualifications/Skills
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development for distributed or cloud-native systems
• Strong proficiency in Python, C/C++, and/or Go, with experience building backend or infrastructure components
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and container platforms (e.g., Docker)
• Experience developing or support Kubernetes networking, including familiarity with CNI plugins (e.g., Calico)
• Strong understanding of Linux networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, VLANs, bridging, bonding)
• Familiarity with high-performance networking concepts (e.g., SR-IOV) or willingness to learn
• Familiarity with Precision Time Protocol (PTP) or other time synchronization technologies is a plus
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT) to improve productivity
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex system-level issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills