Senior System Software Engineer

Meraki Software Engineers breathe life into our cloud-managed network-attached devices, which include switches, routers, wireless access, and security cameras. Meraki switching platform acts as a glue to bring all the Meraki devices together. We are passionate about solving customer problems using real-time telemetry data from millions of nodes deployed across the world.We strive to simplify complex technology using innovative solutions. e.

As a Senior Systems Software Engineer, you will be responsible for improving our code base, bringing innovative solutions and improving our monitoring and visibility. . Initially, this role will focus on delivering fixes for regressions, improving debuggability, and eliminating technical debt and code smells. All of which are key to accelerating the release of bringing up new products to customers. As you mature in your knowledge of our codebase, you will be responsible for improving and re-architecting existing components and subsystems, as well as bringing up new products and features to support the growth of MS, both in terms of functionality, simplicity, scalability, and availability. Our projects are driven by technological innovation and developer creativity in addition to market demands, giving you the structure and freedom to pursue projects you are most passionate about. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across teams to craft systems that enable us to tackle complex problems for our customers. With millions of people using Meraki products around the world, your work will have a significant impact from the day it is deployed.

• Proficiency in C and C++. If not proficient in C++, must be proficient in another object oriented programming language
• Experience with an object-oriented programming paradigm
• Experience in system design and architecture
• Experience with IPC/RPC communication mechanisms
• 5+ years experience in a production software engineering environment
• Experience developing and troubleshooting in a Linux environment
• Experience working with and writing concurrent programs
• Understanding of OS fundamentals and experience working in both kernel and user-space
• Good networking foundational knowledge (LANs, routing, switching, wireless)
• A focused, organized approach to development, testing, and quality
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
• Scripting skills in Ruby or Python

• Experience developing and implementing core network protocols (TCP, IP, DNS, DHCP, ARP)
• Experience building cloud-based infrastructure and services (e.g. web applications)
• Understanding of network security fundamentals
• Experience with build systems (Yocto, OpenWRT)

Meraki is headquartered in the Mission Bay area of San Francisco, with beautiful views of the Oracle Ballpark and the Bay beyond. There are also locations in San Jose, Chicago, and Austin. All locations offer a generous benefits package.

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$147900 USD - $217800 USD

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