Job Description
This role involves developing and upstreaming advanced open source networking software for data centers, focusing on hardware acceleration, network protocols, and software-defined networking, while collaborating with global teams and open source communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver open source networking software for data center and enterprise environments
- Collaborate with public clouds and network silicon providers to design and implement software-defined networking solutions
- Contribute to upstream projects and maintain the Ubuntu SoNIC stack
- Debug issues, produce high-quality fixes, and ensure software security, performance, and documentation
- Engage with open source communities and influence industry projects
- Work with advanced operating systems and network application technologies
- Participate in technical documentation and knowledge sharing
- Provide technical leadership within the organization and externally
Requirements
- An exceptional academic track record with an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative path
- Drive and a track record of going above-and-beyond expectations
- Knowledge of networking architecture, design, and protocols
- Understanding of Linux networking, from kernel to user space
- Fluency in C and at least one of Rust, Python or Golang
- Professional written and spoken English
- Experience with Linux
- Excellent interpersonal skills, curiosity, flexibility, and accountability
- Passion, thoughtfulness, and self-motivation
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Result-oriented, with a personal drive to meet commitments
- Ability to travel twice a year, for company events up to two weeks each
Benefits & Perks
Geographical location-based compensation with annual reviews and performance bonuses
Work from home with a distributed work environment
Twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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