Staff Software Engineer Distributed Cloud Firewall (DCF) – Aviatrix

About Aviatrix

Aviatrix is a cloud networking expert. The company is on a mission to make cloud networking simple so companies stay agile. Trusted by more than 500 of the world’s leading enterprises, Aviatrix’s cloud networking platform creates the visibility, security, and control needed to adapt with ease and move ahead at speed. Combined with the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, the industry’s leading multi-cloud networking and security certification, Aviatrix empowers the cloud networking community to stay at the forefront of digital transformation.

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About the Role

The Aviatrix Distributed Cloud Firewall (DCF) Engineering team is responsible for delivering performant, resilient, and scalable firewall solutions to our gateway appliances. The DCF infrastructure spans the Aviatrix multi-cloud solution and includes policy structures dynamically applied to changing enforcement locations, infrastructure for messaging, upgrade, high availability, as well as security features that contribute to the Aviatrix, end-to-end multi-cloud solution.

Aviatrix is searching for a Staff Engineer to join the DCF team. You will be responsible for solving new challenges in multi-cloud networks and connecting the cloud to the edge with security . This position offers the flexibility of working hybrid out of Champaign, Illinois.

 Responsibilities

•  Design core software components
• Develop control plane logic primarily in Golang
• Develop data plane filtering logic in C/C++
• Coordinate with other teams to deliver features end-to-end
• Participate in design and code reviews
• Analyze and improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of various DCF components
• Can complete small features independently without guidance
• Proactively identify and drive changes as needed for the product

   Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant software development experience building enterprise-grade software at scale
• Experienced in software design, implementing and delivering features independently without guidance
• Proficiency in Golang
• Knowledge of Networking Protocols: TCP, UDP, TLS, DNS, DHCPv6
• Security protocol experience, (e.g., SSL, Authentication and Authorization, firewall)
• Prior working experience on one or more Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba cloud, etc.) is a plus
• Excellent software engineering skills: ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code
• Team player that works well in collaborative situations and start-up environments
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Routing protocols like BGP
• Experience with proxy software, configuring and maintaining the software
• Experience with C++
• Experience with Python
• Experience with IPv6
• Experience with PKI infrastructures
• Experience with eBPF programming
• Experience with overlays and tunneling technologies

 US Pay Range

The US National annual base salary range for this full-time position is $195,000 – $255,000 + benefits + 401(k) match + equity. The pay range is determined by the role, work location, job-related skills, level, experience and relevant education. [Certain roles are eligible to earn sales commission, depending on the terms of the applicable plan.] The range displayed is the minimum and maximum target base salary. Your Talent Advisor can share more details regarding salary ranges, benefits, and equity for the Research Park location during the hiring process.