Sr. Software Engineer (Embedded)

Required Skills & Experience

The Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-7+ years of experience in C/C++ and a proficiency with a scripting language like Python.
• Strong hands-on experience with software security principles and practices. This includes:

○ Knowledge of secure communication protocols (SSH, TLS).

○ Experience with AAA and remote management mechanisms (TACACS+, RADIUS).

○ Understanding of cryptographic algorithms and concepts (encryption, PKIX, hashing).

• Demonstrated experience analyzing and remediating software vulnerabilities and proficiency with software debugging tools.
• Expertise with modern version control systems, particularly Git.
• An openness to learning and expanding your knowledge and expertise, especially in the area of security.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Nice To Haves (What Will Set You Apart)

• Experience with embedded Linux development, including the kernel and the Yocto Project.
• Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and best practices.
• A commitment to writing clean, high-quality, test-driven code and experience with automated testing frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise with integrating security scanning and testing into automated CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with micro-services architecture and delivering reusable code that targets a variety of platforms.

Job Description

How You Will Contribute

As a Senior Software Engineer on our team, you will be an active contributor to the core of our industry‑leading optical and routing platforms. You will dive into the complete software development lifecycle, making a tangible impact from day one.

• Design, develop, and test new security features in C and C++ for our complex embedded systems.
• Investigate, debug, and resolve challenging software defects, directly improving the stability, performance, and reliability of our products for our global customers.
• Proactively identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.
• Engage in the full software development lifecycle—from secure design and threat modeling to robust testing, documentation, and final delivery.
• Develop powerful scripts, test utilities, and automation tools that streamline our development processes and integrate security into our CI/CD pipelines.

Work in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, collaborating closely with software developers, system architects, and verification engineers to deliver seamless, large-scale software releases.