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# Network Platform Software Development- Technical Lead

- **Company:** After School Matters, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $175,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Abstraction Layers, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Protocol Stack, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Debian Linux, Linux, Memory Management, Networking Hardware, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Performance Tuning, Virtual Machines, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Technologies, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker
- **Published:** August 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arrcusinc.applytojob.com/apply/EKoG8wOxZ6/Network-Platform-Software-Development-Technical-Lead?source=GS

## About the Role

* Education: BS/MS/PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field., 8+ years of hands-on development experience in networking software development.
 * Strong proficiency in C/C++/Go/Python programming.
 * Deep understanding of ASIC pipeline architectures and networking hardware.
 * Hands-on experience with Linux OS internals, Debian build/packaging, and kernel networking stack.
 * Experience with RIB, FIB, HAL, and high-availability (HA) networking solutions.
 * Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and virtual machines (VMs) is a plus. Preferred Skills:
 * Experience with DPDK, P4, BCM SDK, or other hardware programming interfaces.
 * Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
 * Experience with high-performance, distributed networking systems.

## Description

We offer a variety of roles in software, hardware, and cloud environments. We are looking for people who are self-motivated, creative, and agile. You will work closely with the top-notch talent in Arrcus in redefining networking. Prior work experience in a venture-backed company is a big plus.
Responsibilities:

 * Design and develop data path solutions for L3 (IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, SR/SRv6, VRF, L3VPN) and L2 (STP, LLDP, sFlow, LAG, MLAG) networking technologies.
 * Architect and implement QoS features, including queueing, classification, policing, shaping, ACL, ECN, and WRED.
 * Work with ASIC families (e.g., BCM XGS, BF Tofino) and develop software using BCM SDK, P4, and DPDK.
 * Optimize and enhance Linux networking internals, including memory management, network stack, and hardware abstraction layers (RIB, FIB, HAL).
 * Develop and maintain high-availability (HA) solutions, ISSU, and Linux-based networking systems.
 * Work on Debian packaging, Linux kernel modifications, and kernel networking stack optimizations.
 * Develop and integrate software for containerized and virtualized networking environments.Requirements


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