Software Engineer-Routing & Security Platform (C/C++, IPSec, Linux)

Job description

We, Security, Solutions and SD-WAN Platform Infra, are a team focused on building next-generation secure connectivity solutions across VPN, cryptography, PKI, and SD-WAN. Across on-prem, cloud, and SSE/SIG environments, we deliver secure, scalable systems and apply AI intelligence to improve security posture, automate certificate lifecycle management, optimize performance, and enable predictive monitoring at scale. Our work spans SD-WAN Platform Infrastructure, crypto infrastructure, PKI systems, VPN technologies, SD-WAN secure fabric, and post-quantum security, powering millions of secure connections globally.

We are looking for a Software Engineer/Sr. Software Engineer to join team. You will belong to a team building secure networking solutions in a high-impact, fast-paced environment. Your work will help shape scalable, secure systems that enable site-to-site and remote access VPNs, certificate-driven trust models, cloud connectivity, and AI-enhanced secure SD-WAN architectures including initiatives in post-quantum security.

Your Impact

• Design and build secure networking solutions across VPN (IPSec/IKEv2), PKI, and SD-WAN Platform Infrastructure
• Collaborate with multi-functional engineering teams to build and deliver core security and connectivity features for large-scale deployments
• Use AI-assisted tools such as Codex to improve engineering efficiency, automation, debugging, and software quality
• Contribute to high-impact projects that improve scalability, resiliency, security posture, and customer experience
• Share and broaden your knowledge by giving tech talks, and promoting engineering standard processes
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