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# Networking Software Engineer

- **Company:** Insight Global
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Android Software Development, Systems Engineering, User Authentication, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Debugging, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Subnetting, Python (Programming Language), Networking Basics, Network Monitoring, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Wireshark, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Google Test
- **Published:** August 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.insightglobal.com/jobs/find_a_job/texas/austin/networking-software-engineer/job-555870/

## About the Role

5+ years of experience developing software on Linux and/or Android platforms

Strong C/C++ development experience in Linux and/or Android environments

Deep understanding of networking fundamentals including TCP/IP, UDP, routing, DNS, and DHCP

Experience developing, modifying, or troubleshooting networking functionality at the operating system or platform level

Hands-on experience with 802.1X authentication and enterprise networking concepts

Experience creating automated tests using frameworks such as Google Test (gTest) and/or Python

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Android platform or Android systems development experience

Embedded Linux development experience

Experience with enterprise networking technologies such as proxies, VLANs, NAC, Wi-Fi authentication, or multi-subnet environments

Strong packet-level debugging experience using tools such as Wireshark

Experience developing networking features for IoT, conferencing, embedded, or hardware-based products

## Description

An employer is seeking a Networking Software Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. He or she will be joining a Video Conferencing organization to help support collaboration devices and their Android/Linux-based conferencing products. The Networking Software Engineering will be responsible with developing, enhancing and troubleshooting networking functionality on Android and Linux-based collaboration devices. He or she will work at the OS and platform level to implement and modify networking stack components, including TCP/IP, UDP, routing, DNS, DHCP, proxy services and network authentication mechanisms. On a daily basis, the Networking Software Engineer will be responsible for the below:

Design, implement, and support enterprise networking capabilities such as 802.1X authentication, EAP methods, network onboarding, and multi-network/subnet connectivity.
Debug complex network connectivity issues using packet analysis, system logs, and network monitoring tools to identify root causes and drive resolutions.
Collaborate with software, platform, and systems engineers to ensure reliable device communication across wired, wireless, and enterprise network environments.
Create and maintain automated tests, unit tests, and validation frameworks for networking features using Google Test and Python.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and implementation planning for new networking features and enhancements.
Support production issues, investigate networking defects, and contribute to continuous improvement of networking performance and stability.


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