Senior Software Engineer, Networking
SimSpace Corporation · Remote · Remote - U.S. ·
COMPENSATION
$165k – $225k
Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Senior Technical Lead
- eBPF + Linux Kernel
- Fully Remote (US)
- C/Rust + Go/Python
- Equity + Bonus
Join SimSpace as the technical lead for a newly formed team focused on network simulation. You will transform a patent-pending eBPF concept into a robust system that mimics real-world internet routing, including ASN topology and latency, within cyber range environments. This position requires deep systems expertise to bridge research concepts with scalable production engineering.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end architecture of the eBPF-based routing simulation layer
- Design XDP and TC hook points along with BPF map structures
- Build control-plane topology database and compilation pipelines
- Architect lightweight in-range proxy agents for traffic forwarding
- Define interface contracts for topology updates and agent lifecycle
- Serve as technical lead making daily architectural decisions
- Mentor engineers on systems design and kernel-level debugging
- Collaborate with platform teams on multi-tenant operational models
What you'll need
- Experience building SDN controllers or control planes with OpenFlow/OVS
- Deep expertise in Linux kernel networking and eBPF program development
- Strong systems programming skills in C or Rust for eBPF
- Proficiency in Go or Python for control-plane agent tooling
- Solid understanding of BGP, ASN topology, and inter-AS peering
- Experience designing systems with control and data plane separation
- Demonstrated technical leadership and architectural direction setting
- Familiarity with Kubernetes for deploying services and agents
Nice to have
- Experience with network simulation or traffic shaping
- Background in cyber range infrastructure
- Prior work in cybersecurity, defense, or government sectors
Stack
- eBPF
- Linux Kernel
- C
- Rust
- Go
- Python
- Kubernetes
- XDP
- TC hooks
How you'll work
- Remote or office-based options available
- Collaboration across departments and time zones
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
What you get
- Base salary range $160,000 - $225,000
- Annual performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision from day one
- Unlimited vacation and dedicated wellness days
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Equity stock options at hire with annual grants
- Paid parental leave and mental health support
- LinkedIn Learning membership and referral rewards