Principal Software Development Engineer - Golang/Python + Networking

• You thrive in ambiguity, easily building the path as you walk it and transforming dynamic challenges into meaningful, scalable solutions.
• You act like an owner with a strong bias for action, operating with integrity while moving seamlessly between high-level strategy and hands-on execution.
• You are a problem-solver who is energized by finding solutions to complex technical challenges that drive maximum impact.
• You are a high-trust collaborator who is ambitious for the team, fostering continuous growth through open, candid, and respectful feedback.
• You are a learner with a growth mindset, actively seeking feedback and exploring new technologies to continuously elevate yourself and your partners.

• Demonstrated curiosity and active exploration of AI tools, with a proven history of integrating new technologies to enhance daily workflows and augment problem-solving
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field with 10+ years of experience in system engineering for high-performance networking
• Expertise in Linux kernel-based networking (L2/L3), stateful firewalls, NAT, network drivers, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, PIM), and protocols like VLANs, DHCP, DNS, SSL, DTLS, QUIC, IPsec, GRE, and WireGuard
• Proficiency in Go and Python programming languages with strong problem-solving skills for debugging complex data path issues
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to design scalable systems effectively in a high-accountability environment

What Will Make You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience integrating AI/ML frameworks or intelligent data path analysis models to optimize kernel-level networking performance and automate predictive threat detection
• Experience with WireGuard, tunneling protocols (GRE, L2VPN), HA protocols (VRRP), alongside certifications like FIPS or FedRAMP and prior experience with TLS, DTLS, and QUIC
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms (AWS or Azure), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and advanced virtualization or security solutions

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