Openflow Developer

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Openflow Developement
FreeBSD
C/C++
PHP
P4 programming
low-level design
high-level design

Job Details

Openflow Developer
Location: 100% remote
Duration: 3-6 Months Contract (Potential to convert to FTE)

Description:
  • We have developed an SDN Controller based upon OpenFlow for the Industrial Space.
  • It s the only one of its kind and is gaining momentum and we re growing the customer base rapidly.
  • I need to start building out that development team.
  • I have UI devs taken care of, part of the way to the staffing I m after for middleware developers and need to add 1-2 more folks for the lower-level network interfacing side of the product.
  • That s not to say that a person is pigeonholed into just low-level network development, but I need more in that area.
Project Overview:
  • Client is rapidly expanding its customer base for its proprietary SDN Controller and is building out the development team to support this growth.
  • The UI development team is in place, and middleware development is partially staffed. The current priority is to bring on 1 2 developers focused on low-level network interfacing, with flexibility to contribute across the stack.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain low-level networking components for the SDN Controller.
  • Work with OpenFlow protocol to manage and control network traffic.
  • Collaborate with middleware and UI teams to ensure seamless integration.
  • Contribute to future integration of P4 support as hardware evolves.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and documentation.
Must-Have Skills:
  • OpenFlow (network protocol) Programming
  • Strong experience with OpenFlow or similar SDN protocols.
  • Proficiency in FreeBSD, C/C++, and or PHP.
  • Solid understanding of network protocols and systems programming.
  • Experience with low-level network development and interfacing.
Nice-to-Have:
  • Familiarity with the P4 programming language.
  • Experience in industrial or embedded systems environments.
  • Exposure to SDN controller architecture and design.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
  • 5+ years of relevant development experience.
  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across teams.
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