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Principal Software Engineer

Candidate Experience site
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2022 CLOSED ON 6/11/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Software Engineer position at Candidate Experience site?

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain software features on current and future products.
  • Responsible for the development of the networking related features of the FortiSwitch product line.
  • Hands on in bug fixing current products.
  • Implement software features of high quality and on schedule.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbal and written.

Must Have's:

  • Experience in implementing L3 features such as VXLAN, BGP, BGP-EVPN RIP, OSPF, IS-IS.
  • Familiarity with L2 features such as STP, RSTP, LACP, QOS
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switching and routing
  • Solid understanding of workings of switching ASICs in an Ethernet switch/router.   

Job Requirements:

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in Networking related embedded software development.
  • Strong C/C experience in Unix/Linux environment is essential.
  • Experience with ARM, PPC and x86 architectures in a multi process/thread programming environment
  • Familiar with system installations, configurations, and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages: Shell and Python
  • Knowledge of general QA procedures and methodologies as well as software development fundamentals.
  • Experience with firewalls is a plus
  • Experience with Linux kernel and driver development is plus. 

Educational Requirements:

  • B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering; M.S. preferred.

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