Network Software Engineer

Waltonen Engineering is actively seeking a Network Software Engineer to join our team!

The Network Software Engineer – Embedded OS/BSP works in the Embedded Systems team that creates the foundational technologies that enable Vehicle platform/products to communicate with each other and with data networks reliably, efficiently, securely, and privately.

The team achieves this through the invention and implementation of current and new technologies, collaboration inside and outside the spectrums, and standardization across the industry. You, as a talented and energetic software engineer, will join our Embedded OS/BSP team with an emphasis on Networking Infrastructure. The team is responsible for designing, enhancing and maintaining the core networking stack OS components used in the majority of Vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility includes networking APIs, protocols, as well as performance optimizations of various networking layers.
• The ideal candidate should possess an excellent conceptual understanding of networking stack internals and their interactions within the Operating System, both towards applications as well as network device drivers. 
• Good working knowledge of TCP/IP and system-level software design and implementation experience is also essential.
• The position will require the right candidate to determine the appropriate compromise between several competing factors such as performance (throughput and latency), energy efficiency (CPU and memory usage), ease of use and security.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or similar discipline.
• 7 years' experience in a Software role.
• Commercial networking software and/or hardware products development experience.
• Strong software design and development skills, including C or C++ programming language experience.
• Up-to-date and thorough knowledge of:
• Link-layer technologies (e.g. Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Cellular, etc.)
• TCP/IP protocol suite
• Networking stack implementations (e.g. Linux, RTOS, FPGA, etc.)
• System level and network troubleshooting skills
• Only United States Citizens can be considered
• Must Possess or be able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• System-level development experience on OS or RTOS Application Experience with user-space networking stack technologies and frameworks (e.g. netmap, VPP, Tactical Targeting Network, Strategic, Operational, and Tactical Network Domains, etc.)
• IP routing and NAT/Firewall Software switches API development experience Hardware offload experience Wireless networking technologies and standards (Wi-Fi and cellular) Network debugging tools (e.g. packet sniffers, protocol analyzers) System profiling and performance optimization experience.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• The candidate will need to have strong written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons

Who are we?

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.