Alkira is transforming the way enterprises build and manage their global networks. Our Network Infrastructure as-a-Service platform delivers a simple, on-demand, and fully managed network solution that connects users, sites, and clouds with integrated security and operational visibility. We partner with leading cloud providers, service integrators, and technology vendors to help customers accelerate digital transformation.

The Role

Are you passionate about the cloud and distributed systems? At Alkira, Inc., we are looking for a passionate Software Engineer with strong foundations in Algorithms, Data Structures & Software Engineering to work on Alkira’s packet forwarding engine and related components.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about working on large scale distributed systems, have a strong background in C, Golang, Python. A background in computer networks is a plus. In this role, you will  work on design, development & troubleshooting of the various software components responsible for Alkira’s dataplane.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust and high quality code in C, Golang or Python as the need arises.
• Develop unit tests and for any new features that are developed.
• Collaborate with QA and Automation to identify issues and improve features.
• Understand how Alkira’s cloud networking solution is deployed and assist in periodic on call / escalation cycles.

Requirements

• Requires B.S., M.S or equivalent in EE or CS with 2-5 years of software development experience in C, Golang, Python is ideal
  
• Excellent C programming and debugging skills.
• Strong background in Golang and/or Python.
• Strong computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, operating systems).
• Knowledge of distributed systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of version control tools like git.
• Team-player: The candidate should be able to work in teams of various sizes that may be geographically distributed.

Good to have

• Experience in computer networks and/or cloud networking.
• Experience in networking in Linux/Unix like systems & TCP/IP.

About Alkira

Alkira was founded in 2018 by Amir and Atif Khan, the visionary computer networking team that created the multi-billion-dollar SD-WAN market with the founding of Viptela. Now, we have reinvented networking for the AI era by delivering Networking Infrastructure as-a-Service, the first global unified network infrastructure with on-demand hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity, integrated network and security services, end-to-end visibility, controls and governance, all delivered as-a-service.

Click here to know more about how Alkira, Inc is reinventing networking! Also, check out other career opportunities at our careers site.

Why Join?

• This is a great opportunity to be part of a high-growth company pioneering the future of network infrastructure as a service
• Work alongside a world-class team of innovators and industry veterans
  
• Work with people who enjoy working together at an amazing work culture