Senior Staff Software Engineer (C / Networking / Dataplane) (Cybersecurity)

Location: Hybrid in San Jose, California, USA; three days per week in the office

Base salary: $157,500–$225,000 USD annually, excluding bonus, equity, commissions, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global provides a cloud-native Zero Trust Exchange platform that protects users, devices, and applications from cyberattacks and data loss.

What you will do

• Design and implement datapath features for load balancing, firewall rules, and L7 protocols.
• Build high-performance systems using C programming, data structures, and algorithms.
• Drive moderately complex projects independently from conception through deployment.
• Apply expert knowledge of DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and SSL/TLS.
• Optimize networking and security applications on Unix or Linux systems.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building large-scale commercial networking and security applications.
• Proficiency in C or C++.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Professional experience with Linux, Unix, or similar operating systems.
• BS or MS degree in computer science, computer engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Active exploration and integration of AI tools to improve workflows and problem-solving.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI-assisted software development tools and workflows.
• Advanced knowledge of DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP, and SSL/TLS.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture centered on customer obsession, collaboration, ownership, accountability, and execution.
• Health plan options and vacation and sick time.
• Parental leave options.
• Retirement options and education reimbursement.
• In-office perks and an inclusive workplace.