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# Senior Network Software Engineer (C/C++, Linux, L2/L3 Networking, ASIC)

- **Company:** Spanidea Systems LLC
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Computer Programming, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Linux, IPv4, IPv6, Multi-protocol Systems, Linux Kernel, Routing, Broadcom, Software Engineering, Computer Networking Systems, Application Specific Integrated Circuits
- **Published:** June 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cff93432e7c1edfc

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Software engineering?, * 8+ years of networking software development experience.

 * Strong C/C++ programming on Linux.
 * Deep understanding of L2/L3 protocols, switching, routing, and QoS.
 * Experience with networking ASICs and SDKs.
 * Knowledge of Linux internals and kernel networking stack.
 * Experience with HA, RIB/FIB, and distributed networking systems., * C/C++ development: 8 years (Required)
 * L2/L3 networking protocol development: 5 years (Required)
 * networking ASIC/SDK: 3 years (Required)
 * RIB, FIB, HAL, QoS, ACL, or packet-processing development: 3 years (Required)
 * Linux kernel networking stack development/debugging: 3 years (Required)

## Description

* Design and develop L2/L3 networking features including IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, VRF, LAG, MLAG, STP, and LLDP.
 * Develop high-performance networking software using C/C++ on Linux.
 * Work with ASIC-based networking platforms and SDKs (Broadcom, Tofino, etc.).
 * Develop and optimize networking components such as RIB, FIB, HAL, QoS, ACLs, and packet processing.
 * Enhance Linux networking stack and support high-availability networking solutions.
 * Collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver scalable networking products.


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