SDWAN Security and Data plane Software Engineer

Qualifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience) * 1 to 3 years of relevant software development experience (networking, embedded systems, or related areas) * Expert proficiency in C; experience with C++ and other languages is highly desirable. * Proficient in at least one scripting language (Python required), with hands-on experience with AI/ML techniques is highly desirable. * Experience using modern AI tools for development (e.g., AI-driven code assistants, static analysis tools, test automation platforms). * Experience with POKY or other custom kernel environments is desirable. * Deep knowledge of Linux OS, including kernel driver development and Linux system programming. * Experience with embedded operating systems and Linux in resource-constrained environments. * Background in implementing secure code, security protocols, and/or leveraging AI/ML for security analytics is highly desirable. * Strong self-motivation and problem-solving skills, with a passion for innovation and improving customer experience through secure, intelligent solutions. Preferred

Qualifications

• * Direct experience in integrating AI/ML techniques within networking or security products. * Familiarity with security frameworks, encryption standards, and best practices in enterprise networking. * Familiarity with security for dataplane including various flavors of NAT * Demonstrated experience in evaluating and deploying AI tools in software development pipelines.
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