Software Engineer - Datapath/Services (San Jose, CA)

Location: San Jose, CA (This is a hybrid schedule, working onsite on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our San Jose office. Candidates must be willing to relocate to apply, if not based in the Bay Area).

Summary:

Are you passionate about the cloud and distributed systems? At Alkira, Inc., we are looking for a passionate Software Engineer with strong foundations in Algorithms, Data Structures & Software Engineering to work on Alkira’s packet forwarding engine and related components.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about working on large scale distributed systems, have a strong background in C, golang, python. A background in computer networks is a plus. In this role, you will  work on design, development & troubleshooting of the various software components responsible for Alkira’s dataplane.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and high quality code in C, golang or python as the need arises.
• Develop unit tests and for any new features that are developed.
• Collaborate with QA and Automation to identify issues and improve features.
• Understand how Alkira’s cloud networking solution is deployed and assist in periodic on call / escalation cycles.

Requirements

• Requires B.S., M.S or equivalent in EE or CS with a strong foundation in data structures and algorithms. 0 - 2 years of software development experience in C, Golang, Python is ideal
• Excellent C programming and debugging skills.
• Strong background in Golang and/or Python.
• Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, operating systems).
• Knowledge of distributed systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of version control tools like git.
• Team-player: The candidate should be able to work in teams of various sizes that may be geographically distributed.

Good to have

• Experience in computer networks and/or cloud networking.
• Experience in networking in Linux/Unix like systems & TCP/IP.

Assessment and Interview Process:

• Candidates who meet the requirements will be invited to a coding challenge using C
• Candidates who pass the coding challenge will be invited for first round interview with the Director via zoom video
• Third and Fourth round interviews will include technical interviews via zoom video or onsite

About Alkira: 

Alkira was founded in 2018 by Amir and Atif Khan, the visionary computer networking team that created the multi-billion-dollar SD-WAN market with the founding of Viptela. Now, we have reinvented networking for the cloud era by delivering Network Infrastructure On-Demand, the first global unified network infrastructure with on-demand hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end visibility, controls and governance, all delivered as-a-service.

Alkira provides a unique value proposition by offering:

• On-demand network infrastructure as-a-service with integrated security and networking services available globally
• The ability to securely connect any cloud, any on-prem location, any remote user or app to any other point of presence
• Agility, elasticity, intelligence, security, and scale for traditional networking use cases
• A platform to build global, secure networks in minutes, eliminating the need to acquire hardware, manage physical circuits, and run software appliances or agents on-site

Join us on the multi-cloud networking journey. Click here to know more about how Alkira, Inc is reinventing networking! Also, check out other career opportunities at our careers site.

What we offer:

• Based on California pay transparency law, the annual salary range for this position is $90,000 - $120,000. Your actual base salary and level will be determined on a case by case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education and location. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Alkira.
• This is a great opportunity to be part of the multi-cloud networking industry
• Generous Healthcare Benefits package of medical, dental, and vision for employees and their dependents, including 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees and 85% for dependents
• Flexible Time Off to encourage work/ life balance of employees, including vacation, sick days and parental leave
• Education Budget for professional development, such as online courses, books and certifications
• Remote Friendly - Employees work 100% Remote or Hybrid

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