Principal Software Engineer - SASE (San Jose, CA)

About the position

We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer - SASE experienced in network security to develop highly secure SD-WAN/SASE products for on-prem and cloud environments. This is a key software engineering position. The candidate will analyze customer requirements, propose novel solutions to integrate SASE and SD-WAN technologies, and architect and implement the solution. Software performance engineering is a major responsibility of this role. This is a US based position, in our San Jose, CA office on a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, install, configure, manage, monitor, and troubleshoot new/existing hardware/virtual platforms for both on-prem and cloud environments.
• Proactively work on improving the quality and performance of Silver Peak’s EdgeConnect product.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Strong C/C++ programming and debugging skills.
• Expertise in IPSec, SSL, SSL Proxy, VPN, ZTNA and Firewall technologies.
• Strong networking background, including routing, switching technologies.
• Proven background in data path development preferably using DPDK.
• Strong multicore software development background.
• Expertise in Virtualization and Containerization technologies.
• 12-15+ years of experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Cross Domain Knowledge
• Design Thinking
• Development Fundamentals
• Full Stack Development
• Release Management
• Security-First Mindset
• User Experience (UX)

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits that supports physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development programs.
• Unconditional Inclusion in the workplace.