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# Senior Software Engineer, Networking & OS (R5488)

- **Company:** Shield AI
- **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Networks, Linux, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Layer, Networking Basics, Network Planning and Design, Routing, OpenVPN, Socket Programming, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Yocto, Iptables, Build Tools, Multiaccess Edge Computing
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9109489/senior-software-engineer-networking-os-r5488

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or Master's with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years.

 * Strong proficiency writing software in C, C++, or Python in a Linux environment, with a track record of shipping software that interacts directly with the OS networking stack.

 * Deep understanding of Linux networking fundamentals (netlink, IP route/tables, iptables/nftables, TUN/TAP interfaces, Linux network namespaces, and socket programming).

 * Solid grasp of Layer 2 and Layer 3 network fundamentals, custom routing protocols, VLAN tagging, QoS/traffic management, and VPN/tunneling mechanisms (e.g., OpenVPN, GRE, IPsec, or custom user-space tunnels).

 * Practical experience troubleshooting network degradation using low-level tools (e.g., tcpdump, wireshark, iproute2, iperf) in lossy, high-latency, or bandwidth-constrained environments.

 * Proven track record of successfully shipping products, showcasing the ability to navigate through development cycles, overcome obstacles, and deliver high-quality solutions to meet project deadlines and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment.
 * Ability to obtain security clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

 * Experience developing embedded Linux networking applications using build systems like Yocto or OS-level customization tools.

 * Experience working with RF and other hardware engineers to design network protocols and topologies which are tailored for a novel radio network design.

 * Experience architecting network solutions for robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, or edge computing hardware.

 * Familiarity with network security, public key infrastructure (PKI), and cryptographic tunnels in embedded systems.



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