Senior Software Engineer (Network Infrastructure)
About The Position
Our client is a fast-growing cybersecurity company rethinking how secure access to internal and cloud-based systems should work in a modern, distributed world. Backed by top-tier venture investors and trusted by organizations globally, the company is building a next-generation zero-trust network platform that replaces legacy VPNs with a more secure, scalable, and developer-friendly approach. This is a mission-critical product with massive surface area—every company in the world needs secure access—and the team is solving deep, foundational problems in networking and security at scale.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional experience in network infrastructure engineering or networking protocol development
- Strong, production-level experience with C/C++ (non-negotiable)
- Background working on real systems software (not IT or network administration roles)
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, distributed systems concepts)
- Proven ability to work independently, move fast, and solve ambiguous technical problems
- Track record of meaningful tenure and ownership in prior roles
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Rust and/or Go
- Background at networking, security, infrastructure, or high-performance systems companies
- Experience building software that operates at scale or in security-critical environments
- Interest in cybersecurity, zero-trust architecture, or modern infrastructure platforms
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain core network infrastructure that powers a large-scale zero-trust access platform
- Work deep in the systems layer, owning complex components that sit at the heart of the product
- Develop high-performance, low-level networking software primarily in C/C++ , with exposure to Rust and Go
- Collaborate closely with a small, senior team of engineers solving challenging problems around performance, reliability, and security
- Take ownership of projects end-to-end—from architecture and implementation to iteration and optimization
- Help shape technical direction and raise the engineering bar as the team continues to scale
Benefits
- Competitive equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 100% remote within the U.S.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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