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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Staff Software Engineer - Santa Clara, CA - Hybrid - **Company:** Gigamon Inc. - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $184,000.0 - $230,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, Databases, Deep Packet Inspection, Software Design Documents, Intrusion Detection Systems, Multiprocessing, Online Analytical Processing, NetFlow, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Multithreading, Google Cloud, In-Plane Switching (IPS), HybridCloud, Information Technology, Vmware - **Published:** June 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e041dbc86bba0df2 ## About the Role Do you have experience in System design for system development?, * Earned an MSEE or MS in Computer Science (or equivalent experience) and have 8+ years of software development experience focused on networking software architecture and design. * Achieved expert-level proficiency in C++ and/or Go, delivering production-quality, high-performance code. * Designed, implemented, and consumed APIs in distributed or cloud-based systems. * Worked with major hosting and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, and VMware. * Built or integrated with OLAP/analytical databases (preferred). * Developed software for multi-core, multi-process, and multi-threaded systems with an emphasis on performance and scalability. * Gained experience in one or more of the following areas: proxy services, firewalls, IDS/IPS, data protection, and deep packet inspection (DPI). * Worked with network flow protocols such as NETFLOW and IPFIX (preferred). Who you are: * A self-motivated, hands-on engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-achieving environment. * A strong analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * An effective communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. * A collaborative team member who enjoys mentoring others and contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement. ## Description As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the GigaSMART team, you will architect, design, and implement advanced security and network-related technologies that power our deep observability solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to define product requirements, shape software architecture, and deliver high-quality, scalable features. In this senior technical role, you will drive feasibility assessments and design decisions for new capabilities, while also elevating the team through mentorship and technical leadership. Your work will directly influence how our customers secure and manage their hybrid cloud infrastructures. What you'll do: * Architect, design, and implement security and network-focused software features for the GigaSMART product portfolio. * Help develop innovative network security solutions that expand and differentiate Gigamon's offerings. * Contribute to product requirements, software architecture, and detailed design in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders. * Propose end-to-end designs and solutions that meet functional, performance, and scalability requirements for new products and features. * Conduct feasibility analyses and trade-off evaluations for proposed architectures and implementations. * Produce clear, comprehensive functional specifications and design documents for complex software components. * Mentor and guide junior engineers in software development best practices, technologies, and engineering processes. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Building a Multi-Agent Orchestration Engine That Actually Follows the Rules](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100159-building-a-multi-agent-orchestration-engine-that-actually-follows-the-rules) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Embracing the Hybrid Cloud: Unlocking Success with Open Source Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/883-embracing-the-hybrid-cloud-unlocking-success-with-open-source-technologies) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)