Network Software Engineer

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Duration: 3 6 months ( potential to convert to FTE)

Looking to add developers that know

• OpenFlow (network protocol) programming FreeBSD, PHP, C/C++

We have developed an SDN Controller based upon OpenFlow for the Industrial Space. It s the only one of its kind and is gaining momentum and we re growing the customer base rapidly. I need to start building out that development team. I have UI devs taken care of, part of the way to the staffing I m after for middleware developers and need to add 1-2 more folks for lower-level network interfacing side of the product. That s not to say that a person is pigeonholed into just low-level network development, but I need more in that area.

As switching asics become more cost-effective that support P4 (for the manufacturing sized switches) we ll begin adding that technology to the controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain low-level networking components for the SDN Controller.
• Work with OpenFlow protocol to manage and control network traffic.
• Collaborate with middleware and UI teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Contribute to future integration of P4 support as hardware evolves.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience with OpenFlow or similar SDN protocols.
• Proficiency in FreeBSD, C/C++, and or PHP.
• Solid understanding of network protocols and systems programming.
• Experience with low-level network development and interfacing.

Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with P4 programming language.
• Experience in industrial or embedded systems environments.
• Exposure to SDN controller architecture and design.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of relevant development experience.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across teams.