C++ Developer

Role: C++ Developer

Location: Redmond, Washington Onsite

Relo’s are welcome

Must haves:

Top 3 Must-Have Skills

• C/C++ development: 5+ years
• Operating systems knowledge (Windows): 3+ years
• Networking protocols (IPSec, VPN technologies, QUIC): 2+ years

Role Overview

The Software Design Engineer will design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs, including client/server applications, as well as major enhancements to existing systems.

Typical Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, triage, and resolve failures in test pipelines across multiple projects.
• Modify and enhance test automation for network protocols and network security.
• Perform periodic manual tests for VPN, IPSec connection security tunnels, and Linux subsystems.

Ideal Background

• Strong experience in C/C++ systems-level development.
• Familiarity with networking protocols such as IPSec, TCP, and QUIC.
• Comfortable with VPN technologies and software-defined networking.
• Expertise in PowerShell and YAML scripting.
• Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments.
• Skilled in debugging tools such as Wireshark, gdb, tcpdump, and system-level instrumentation.

Key Projects

• Fine-tune and improve complex software implementation projects.
• Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop solutions.
• Customize system software to meet client requirements.
• Prepare detailed design and test documentation.
• Implement new or modify existing programs and author automated tests.
• Perform post-implementation validation and resolve bugs.

Candidate Requirements

Preferred Strengths:

• Ability to write clean, maintainable systems-level code in C/C++.
• Strong debugging skills for legacy software using instrumentation and tracing tools.
• Experience analyzing WPP/ETW traces for complex system issues.
• Skilled in developing and enhancing automated test suites.
• Familiarity with VPN, IPSec-based security, and SDN technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software design and development.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with large-scale systems software development.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and unit testing for both new and legacy systems.
• Sufficient proficiency in reading and writing code.

Required Technical Skills

• Systems-level programming in C and C++.
• Operating systems knowledge (Windows and Linux).
• Debugging tools: Windows Debugger, Wireshark, gdb, tcpdump.
• Experience with WPP/ETW trace analysis.
• Networking protocols: IPSec, TCP, QUIC.
• VPN and SDN technologies.
• PowerShell and YAML scripting.