Software Engineer C/Linux for BPS

Ixia a Keysight business is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our BreakingPoint:

In this role you would have the chance to become proficient in:

• Linux development on  different architectures;
• Networking;
• Security (SSL, IPsec, Malware, etc…)
• Performance optimizations;
• Virtualizing, consolidation and deployment in cloud (AWS).

Responsibilities

• Participate in the analysis, design, development and maintenance of cross-platform software components;
• Contribute new ideas and methods to continuously improve product quality and development efficiency;
• Interact with project management, leads, testers and other developers in order to understand the features, planning the schedule, designing and implementing the solutions, optimizing, performing development testing and bug-fixing in order to deliver high quality releases on time.   

Requirements

• Vast experience with Linux programming and debugging;
• In-depth knowledge of C programming language;
• Good algorithms/data structures knowledge;
• Knowledge of script languages (bash/python) is a plus;
• Ability to quickly learn and grasp new technologies;
• Desire and ability to work in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Performance driven and having a proactive attitude;      

Bonus skills

• Networking knowledge is highly appreciated;
• Hands-on experience with Linux distributions, package managers and related tools;
• Familiarity with Linux virtualization tools and Linux containers is considered a plus.