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 LI-DNI