Embedded Systems / Network Software Engineer

About

We’re working with a team building a high-performance platform that powers secure networking, routing, and connectivity at scale. This is not typical backend work—this is deep systems engineering where you’re operating in the Linux networking stack, building real infrastructure used in production environments. If you’ve ever built a VPN, worked on routing, or gone down the rabbit hole of how packets actually move through a system, this is that kind of role.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building virtual routing and secure networking systems from the ground up
• Writing Rust (primarily) and C/C++-level code close to the OS
• Working directly in the Linux network stack (packet flow, routing, performance)
• Developing components like VPNs, firewalls, and network services
• Debugging real-world issues at every layer—from code to packets
• Running and optimizing systems across large-scale distributed environments

What They’re Looking For

• Strong background in systems programming (Rust, C, or C++)
• Deep understanding of Linux + networking fundamentals
• Experience building or maintaining VPNs, routers, firewalls, or similar systems
• Comfort working with tools like iptables/nftables, tcpdump, Netfilter, iproute2
• Ability to operate in the “guts” of systems and debug complex behavior
• Bonus points if you’ve worked with BSD, OpenWrt, DPDK, or similar environments.

Why This Stands Out

• You’ll be working with engineers who actually care about how systems work under the hood
• Real ownership over core infrastructure, not surface-level features
• A highly collaborative, low-ego team that values strong technical thinking
• The kind of role where side projects, curiosity, and tinkering translate directly into impact

Details

• $140K – $160K base (flex for standout candidates)
• Hybrid in McKinney, TX (relocation assistance available)
• Full benefits + unlimited PTO

If you’re looking for something deeper than typical application development—and want to build real networking systems at scale—this is worth a conversation.