C/C++ Systems Software ( Networking & Systems Software )

  • Seattle, WA
  • Posted 25 days ago | Updated 9 days ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

C++
C
Network Protocols
TCP/IP
RTOS
Socket Programming
Computer Science
kernel
device driver

Job Details

C/C++ System Software Engineer
  • Location: Onsite : Seattle ,WA
  • Experience Level: 3 to 10 Years
  • Role Type: Full-Time Position
Job Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled C/C++ Developer with hands-on experience in building systems-level software, networking protocols, or embedded systems. This is a core engineering role where you ll work close to the hardware, writing efficient, high-performance code for networked or embedded environments. If you love low-level programming, care deeply about performance and reliability, and enjoy working on technical challenges in networking and systems, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and optimize systems software using C and C++
  • Implement or enhance networking protocol stacks (TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, etc.)
  • Develop for embedded systems or low-level Linux-based environments
  • Handle memory management, multi-threading, and inter-process communication (IPC)
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams across hardware, firmware, and software
  • Use debugging tools and techniques to trace and fix deep system issues
  • Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and automated builds
  • Must-Have Skills:
  • Strong programming skills in C and C++ (hands-on experience a must)
  • Solid foundation in systems programming on Linux/Unix
  • Deep understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.)
  • Experience with socket programming, multi-threaded applications, and performance tuning
  • Familiarity with debugging tools like gdb, Valgrind, perf, strace
Nice-to-Have Skills:
  • Experience in embedded systems, RTOS, or firmware development
  • Exposure to real-time systems or kernel-level programming
  • Understanding of network packet analysis (e.g., Wireshark)
  • Knowledge of Python or shell scripting for automation
  • Experience with network security, encryption, or device-level security

Education:

  • Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Electronics, or related fields
Why Join Us:
  • Work on cutting-edge systems software and network infrastructure
  • Join a highly technical team that values clean code and deep engineering
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact, low-level projects that power scalable products
  • Located in Seattle with a strong on-site engineering culture
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