Software eBPF/C/Rust Engineer (DDoS)

Company Description

Have you ever wondered why your favorite apps, social media content, and video games load in the blink of an eye? It's likely because of Gcore behind the scenes!
Join a team that collaborates with industry giants like Intel, Dell, NVIDIA, Graphcore, and Equinix to accelerate AI training, provide cutting-edge cloud services, and optimize content delivery.
If you are passionate about transforming the internet and contributing to cutting-edge innovations, come join us at Gcore!
We are over 550 professionals and currently looking for a Software eBPF/C/Rust Engineer (DDoS) to join our Edge Network Security Team.

Job Description

Position Overview:

Consider joining our team to write eBPF/XDP programs to filter out malicious traffic on high speeds up to 400Gbps per server and writing configuration and monitoring tools using Rust language! This includes orchestrating multiple eBPF programs, working with real traffic in constantly changing conditions, testing hypotheses in real life, and performing optimizations. With eBPF development, you will always be on the bleeding edge of technologies, and occasional upstreaming to open source projects can be required. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain XDP programs for high-speed packet filtering and processing, using C language. Implement and optimize Rust code to enhance companion application(s) for XDP programs.
• Collaborate with network engineers, security experts, and other software developers to integrate and deploy solutions.
• Conduct performance testing, profiling, and debugging to ensure the efficiency and stability of the codebase.
• Continuously research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in network security, XDP, and Rust programming.
• Document design decisions, code changes, and development processes for future reference and team collaboration.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback to ensure code quality and best practices.
• Assist in incident response and troubleshooting related to network security events and DDoS attacks.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing network applications or systems programming.
• Solid knowledge of C programming language.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, packet processing, and nice to know DDoS protection mechanisms.
• Proficiency in Linux-based development and kernel programming.
• Solid grasp of concurrent programming, memory management, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience with profiling tools and techniques to identify performance bottlenecks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior production experience with the Rust language is considered as a plus.
• Previous experience in the cybersecurity industry or working with security-focused applications.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Understanding of low-level programming concepts and hardware-software interactions.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

We value our employees and offer a benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth throughout your journey at Gcore:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Remote, hybrid, or office work options depending on your role
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 45 days per year
• Private medical insurance for you and your family*
• 5 additional vacation days*
• Additional fully paid sick leave days*
• Allowance for significant life events and birthdays
• Language classes
• Modern office space with free snacks, drink and entertainment options*
• Team sports activities*

*Please be aware that this benefit may vary depending on your country.
About the Company
Gcore is an international cloud and edge leader in providing first-class web performance, content delivery, and security. Headquartered in Luxembourg, with offices around the world, the company provides its solutions to global leaders in numerous industries.
Millions of people worldwide use apps and play games based on our infrastructure and services: we are trusted by World of Tanks, Albion Online, Avast, Photon, Unity, Sandbox Interactive, and others.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.