Senior Software Engineer; Network Infrastructure

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Title of Role: Senior Software Engineer – Network Infrastructure

Location: Remote (United States)

Company Stage of Funding: Well‑funded growth‑stage venture (Series B+)

Office Type: Fully Remote

Salary: $170,000 – $220,000 base + equity + benefits

Our client is a fast‑growing cybersecurity company rethinking how secure access to internal and cloud‑based systems should work in a modern, distributed world. Backed by top‑tier venture investors and trusted by organizations globally, the company is building a next‑generation zero‑trust network platform that replaces legacy VPNs with a more secure, scalable, and developer‑friendly approach.

This is a mission‑critical product with massive surface area—every company in the world needs secure access—and the team is solving deep, foundational problems in networking and security at scale.

• Design, build, and maintain core network infrastructure that powers a large‑scale zero‑trust access platform
• Work deep in the systems layer, owning complex components that sit at the heart of the product
• Develop high‑performance, low‑level networking software primarily in C/C++, with exposure to Rust and Go
• Collaborate closely with a small, senior team of engineers solving challenging problems around performance, reliability, and security
• Take ownership of projects end‑to‑end—from architecture and implementation to iteration and optimization
• Help shape technical direction and raise the engineering bar as the team continues to scale

This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role with significant autonomy and visibility.

• 6+ years of professional experience in network infrastructure engineering or networking protocol development
• Strong, production‑level experience with C/C++ (non‑negotiable)
• Background working on real systems software (not IT or network administration roles)
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, routing, distributed systems concepts)
• Proven ability to work independently, move fast, and solve ambiguous technical problems
• Track record of meaningful tenure and ownership in prior roles

• Experience with Rust and/or Go
• Background at networking, security, infrastructure, or high‑performance systems companies
• Experience building software that operates at scale or in security‑critical environments
• Interest in cybersecurity, zero‑trust architecture, or modern infrastructure platforms

• Base salary: $170,000 – $220,000 (depending on experience)
• Equity: Competitive equity package
• Work setup: 100% remote within the U.S.
• Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Culture: Highly collaborative, low‑ego, and engineering‑driven
• Hiring needs: 1–2 engineers, hiring immediately

• Work on the core “brain” of a security platform used by real companies every day
• Tackle deep, non‑trivial networking and systems challenges
• Join a well‑funded company with long‑term focus and strong product‑market fit
• Be part of a small, senior team where your work has outsized impact
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role without sacrificing technical rigor