Principal Engineer, Software

• Lead control path development for the XC product line , focusing on scalability and high availability in distributed cloud environments.
• Design and implement scalable , high-performance solutions for distributed cloud(XC).
• Technically lead major system components in distributed systems , from design to implementation.
• Create and maintain functional specifications and design documents to clearly communicate design decisions and solutions.
• Proactively identify and resolve key technical challenges related to performance , security , and scalability .
• Continuously improve the performance and reliability of the platform, ensuring it meets operational demands .
• Investigate and propose solutions to security vulnerabilities within the platform, including third-party integrations .
• Mentor junior engineers and serve as a source of technical expertise across the team.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders , presenting complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of software engineering experience, with 10+ years in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems .
• Prior experience with cloud technology and networking, routing platforms, control plane, Docker, Kubernetes, public cloud (Azure, AWS) etc.
• Deep expertise in routing protocol (BGP , OSPF and IPSec routing ) and networking protocols ( TCP , UDP , L4-L7 , HTTP , BGP , IPSec ) is mandatory.
• Experience with cloud networking platforms and commercial BGP routing solutions .
• Strong coding proficiency in C++/Golang , with a proven track record of leading complex software development efforts.
• Hands-on experience with Docker , K8s , and microservices architecture in cloud environments.
• Strong architectural skills in designing highly available , real-time systems in distributed environments.
• Proven experience driving complex SW development and test efforts in small and fast paced organizations, with an understanding of the trade-offs that must be made to ensure timeliness and quality.
• Excellent communication , collaboration , and leadership skills , with the ability to lead and mentor teams effectively.
• Passion for learning new technologies, and a track record of doing so.

Nice to have:

• Experience with Route Reflectors and BGP Confederations for managing complex BGP deployments in large-scale environments.
• Understanding of route dampening , BGP path attributes , and BGP synchronization techniques .