Software Development Engineer I (C/C++) - Enterprise Network Performance and Cybersecurity Analytics Platform

Viavi Solutions • Minnetonka, MN

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About The Position

Work with a world-class team of engineers to develop a high-performance network packet analytics and storage platform underpinning Viavi's flagship Network Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics (NPMD) solution, Observer GigaStor. GigaStor provides best-in-class technologies that help IT teams dramatically accelerate problem identification and remediation for Enterprise applications. Operate in a fast paced, agile, team-oriented culture where you'll be making meaningful contributions day one. This is a 100% on-site position, offering daily collaboration, hands-on mentorship, and direct access to cutting-edge lab environments-ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Skills in C/ C++, including algorithm design, data structures, and design patterns.
• Critical thinking and the ability to craft solutions to difficult problems.
• A self-starter with a drive for digging into and understanding code and how it works.
• Passion for continual improvement.
• Desire to be part of a winning Agile team.
• Ability to be on-site 5 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Visual Studio is a plus.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking protocols.
• Understanding of storage, CPU, memory, networking, and acceleration technologies to support high-performance application design.
• Experience with OSI layer 7 protocols and their inner workings.
• Experience with high throughput processing loads and their impact on overall system design / performance.
• Experience with Agile Scrum or other similar Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop the next generation of the GigaStor reporting platform targeting hyperscale, high availability, and cloud native network and application monitoring.
• Discover and track network performance and cybersecurity issues at the source - the data flowing through the network.
• Innovate, design, and implement solutions to highly complex problems to satisfy a broad range of customer needs.
• Take interest in learning the subject matter and use cases in order to make smart development decisions.
• Take ownership of features and take pride in your work, ensuring code is clean, correct, well tested, and meets the definition of done.
• Apply sound engineering principles for highly maintainable and testable software.
• Comment and document the 'right' amount.
• Maintain a keen eye towards quality, efficiency, scalability, and time to market.
• Participate in refinement, planning, and implementation of a continuously refreshed Agile backlog.
• Be a mentor and mentee among peers in a collaborative, constructive development environment.
• Actively contribute ideas for product and process improvements.
• Show a passion for continued learning. Stay abreast of new technology and trends.
• Work closely with the QA team to streamline functional software validation and incremental delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees