Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proficiency in C programming and Linux kernel internals., Experience with high-performance packet processing frameworks like eBPF, XDP, and TC., Strong understanding of IP networks at layers 3 and 4., Ability to troubleshoot, profile applications, and work effectively within a team..

Key responsibilities:

Design and develop Kubernetes-based telco applications for IoT connectivity.

Apply expertise in eBPF and C to enhance Data Plane software on AWS.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build network services and features.

Ensure reliable network connectivity for IoT devices and troubleshoot issues promptly.

Job description

Your Role

Are you passionate about software design? Do you excel in resolving network challenges and implementing packet processing solutions? emnify is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer for the Packet Gateway team, to enhance one of the most innovative components, our router that bridges telco languages and internet protocols.

As part of the Engineering department, you’ll join a cross-functional team of 10 engineers, fostering collaboration and ensuring the continuous evolution of our foundational packet processing capabilities.

The Packet Gateway's tech stack includes:

Go and C for Control and Data Plane applications utilizing high-performance packet processing frameworks such as eBPF XDP and TC
ElastiCache Redis, DynamoDB and Aurora MySQL as data stores
AWS environment, primarily Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), with connectivity through Direct Connect
Kafka and gRPC for inter-service communication

Location: Berlin, Würzburg, remote within EU.

Your Impact:

Collaborate within a cross-functional team to architect and build Kubernetes-based telco applications for global IoT connectivity.
Apply your development expertise in C (eBPF) for our Data Plane software running on AWS.
Design and implement network services, enhancing our offerings with value-added features for our customers.
Leverage metrics data to prioritize tasks with the highest impact on engineering outcomes.
Ensure reliable network connectivity for IoT devices, troubleshooting and resolving issues promptly.

Your Skills:

Technical Competency: Proficiency in high-performance application design and development using C and knowledge of the Linux kernel internals. Experience with eBPF in developing network applications is a plus.
Domain Proficiency: Strong understanding of IP networks at layers 3 and 4.
Problem-solving: Expertise in unit testing, troubleshooting, application profiling.
Effective Communication: Ability to clearly share knowledge within and across teams, fostering a collaborative environment.
Adaptability: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly, ensuring reliable network services.

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