Holt Executive are partnered with a leading Global Satellite and Space leader that provides reliable and secure satellite-delivered voice and high-speed data communications solutions to broadcast, telecommunications, corporate and government customers worldwide. They are now developing a LEO constellation that will revolutionize global broadband connectivity for enterprise.
Our partner is seeking a Specialist Software Developer/Technical Leader – Networking: to play a vital role in the development of software solutions for networks, including infrastructure, protocols, and routing algorithms.
Key Responsibilities for the Specialist Software Developer/Technical Leader – Networking:
- Designing, developing, and maintaining software components for networking and routing systems.
- Working with network architects, product managers, and quality assurance engineers, to understand requirements and ensure the delivery of networking software solutions.
- Implementation and optimization of network protocols such as TCP/IP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS and Segment Routing.
- Write software for Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) services such as E-Line, E-LAN, and E-Tree, transported over pseudowires.
- Developing software modules for network configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Analyzing and improving the networking software performance to reduce latency and increase throughput.
- Contribute to the design and development of distributed systems and microservices architectures for network deployments.
- Participate in code reviews.
Key Skills & Experience for the Specialist Software Developer/Technical Leader – Networking:
- A degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Highly proficient in software development, with a focus on networking and routing technologies.
- Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python.
- Deep understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and architectures, including TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS), and network virtualization (e.g., SDN, NFV).
- Strong experience with network simulation and emulation tools.
- Experience with developing fast path packet processing software using DPDK/VPP and PMD drivers is desired.
- Some knowledge of network security principles, including secure communication protocols (e.g., SSL/TLS, IPsec) and network access control mechanisms is desired.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and be able to obtain a Reliability Clearance.
This opportunity offers a hybrid work model with 4 days in the office per week and occasional travel is anticipated.
If your skills and experience match this Specialist Software Developer/Technical Leader – Networking opportunity, we encourage you to apply now!
