Principal Software Architect, Cloud Networking

Aviatrix • Santa Clara, CA

299d • $290,000 - $310,000

About The Position

The Aviatrix Networking Product Engineering team is responsible for delivering performant, resilient, and scalable solutions to our gateway appliances. This includes infrastructure for messaging, upgrade, high availability, as well as networking and security features that contribute to the Aviatrix, end to end multi-cloud solution. We are searching for a Principal Architect to join the Aviatrix Network Product Engineering team. You will be responsible for solving new challenges in multi cloud network security and connecting cloud to the edge with security. This role is hands on Technical Leadership role (50% hands on Technical, architecting, designing, developing and testing) and (50% stakeholder management, mentoring, influencing).

Requirements

• 15+ years relevant software development experience specializing in scaling large systems in enterprise networking or cloud services.
• Experience developing middle tier infrastructure including networking features and applications.
• Excellent software engineering skills: ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code.
• Proficiency in Golang (preferred), Python or C++.
• Strong knowledge of Networking concepts: TCP/IP, NAT, and Cloud Connectivity.
• Extensive working experience on one or more Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba cloud, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong experience with Software Define Networking (SDN) and distributed systems.
• Experience with overlays and tunneling technologies.
• Team Leader that works well in collaborative situations and start-up environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal, and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Security concepts: SSL, Authentication, Authorization, Encryption, Egress etc.
• Working knowledge of network security and firewalls.
• Experience with Routing protocols like BGP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and development for core software components for Aviatrix Networking Product Engineering products.
• Responsible for driving efficiency, scalability, and stability for Network, Cloud and Edge gateways and connectivity policies at scale.
• Develop long-term strategies for the evolution of network architecture and gateway capabilities.
• Establish and enforce connectivity policies that govern how data flows, between network, cloud and edge environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., software development, security and operations) to ensure cohesive product engineering and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members.
• Oversee software engineering projects from concept to execution, ensuring that they align with organizational goals and timelines.
• Create detailed documentation of system architecture, design decisions and operational procedures.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to convey technical information in a clear manner.
• Proactively identify and drive changes as needed for the product.

Benefits

• We cover 100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent(s) premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Life/AD&D insurance.
• $1,000/year education reimbursement.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Comprehensive benefits package for outside the US, which could include pension, private medical for you and dependents, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, long-term disability, annual wellbeing stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree