Job Description
Role Overview :
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in C and C++ programming, along with exposure to Python server-side development.
– The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing and debugging complex, multi-threaded, real-time systems on Linux platforms.
– This role requires strong knowledge of socket programming, network security, and optimization techniques for high-performance and scalable servers.
– The candidate should also possess a deep understanding of algorithms, design patterns, data structures, and network architectures.
Key Responsibilities :
– Develop and maintain high-performance and scalable servers, including web servers, load balancers, HTTP proxies, and VPN-like products.
– Utilize C and C++ programming skills to design and implement robust, multi-threaded, real-time systems on Linux platforms.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and architect solutions that meet performance and scalability needs.
– Implement socket programming on Linux using POSIX threaded models to ensure efficient communication and synchronization among processes.
– Debug and troubleshoot complex software issues, including performance bottlenecks and concurrency problems.
– Optimize software and code for high performance, considering both vertical and horizontal scaling needs.
– Apply knowledge of HTTP protocol and network security principles to ensure the integrity and confidentiality of data transmission.
– Utilize version management tools like GIT, Mercurial, or Perforce to manage code repositories and collaborate with team members.
– Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends related to software architecture, network architecture, and scalability solutions.
– Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices for software development, optimization, and scalability.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
– 7+ years of experience in C and C++ programming, with a strong emphasis on systems software development.
– Minimum 1-year exposure to Python server-side development.
– Proficiency in socket programming on Linux platforms using POSIX threaded models.
– Extensive experience in developing and debugging complex, multi-threaded, real-time systems.
– In-depth knowledge of Linux operating systems and programming environments.
– Experience in writing high-performance and scalable servers, especially web servers, load balancers, and HTTP proxies.
– Strong understanding and practical use of algorithms, design patterns, and data structures.
– Familiarity with HTTP protocol, network security principles, and optimization techniques for software performance.
– Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
– Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts effectively.
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