Principal Engineer, Software

Key Responsibilities

• Lead control path development for the XC product line, focusing on scalability and high availability in distributed cloud environments.
• Design and implement scalable, high-performance solutions for distributed cloud(XC).
• Technically lead major system components in distributed systems, from design to implementation.
• Create and maintain functional specifications and design documents to clearly communicate design decisions and solutions.
• Proactively identify and resolve key technical challenges related to performance, security, and scalability.
• Continuously improve the performance and reliability of the platform, ensuring it meets operational demands.
• Investigate and propose solutions to security vulnerabilities within the platform, including third-party integrations.
• Mentor junior engineers and serve as a source of technical expertise across the team.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of software engineering experience, with 10+ years in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems.
• Prior experience with cloud technology and networking, routing platforms, control plane, Docker, Kubernetes, public cloud (Azure, AWS) etc.
• Deep expertise in routing protocol (BGP, OSPF and IPSec routing) and networking protocols (TCP, UDP, L4-L7, HTTP, BGP, IPSec) is mandatory.
• Experience with cloud networking platforms and commercial BGP routing solutions.
• Strong coding proficiency in C++/Golang, with a proven track record of leading complex software development efforts.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, K8s, and microservices architecture in cloud environments.
• Strong architectural skills in designing highly available, real-time systems in distributed environments.
• Proven experience driving complex SW development and test efforts in small and fast paced organizations, with an understanding of the trade-offs that must be made to ensure timeliness and quality.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and mentor teams effectively.
• Passion for learning new technologies, and a track record of doing so.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Route Reflectors and BGP Confederations for managing complex BGP deployments in large-scale environments.
• Understanding of route dampening, BGP path attributes, and BGP synchronization techniques.