Staff Software Engineer - Zero Trust Networking (remote)
About The Position
Johnson Controls is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to support their Airwall Zero Trust technology, which secures mission-critical assets globally. This technology enables secure remote access, edge-to-cloud communication, and protection for legacy infrastructure. The role involves driving the technical direction of the OpenBlue Airwall Zero Trust Networking technology and the communication flow between edge and cloud. It is ideal for a hands-on engineer skilled in architecting complex systems, mentoring, customer interaction, and influencing cross-functional teams. The position is remote for US-based candidates.
Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Experience designing and scaling distributed systems or complex software architectures
- Expertise in C++ and/or Rust, and the networking stack
- Experience with AI native development, knowing when and when not to use harnesses as a core part of your workflow like Claude, Copilot, Codex, or Cursor
- Experience with networking, such as VPN, Secure Remote Access, IAM identity management
Nice To Haves
- Zero Trust Networking experience
- Ruby & Ember.js
Responsibilities
- Ensure the quality and stability of our OpenBlue Airwall product portfolio
- Lead the development of new mechanisms for monitoring the health of data from edge to cloud
- Lead architectural decisions and technical strategy across products and platforms
- Help troubleshoot complex networking issues when they occur
- Collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering teams to define and deliver scalable solutions
- Act as a technical mentor for engineers at all levels
- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure engineering excellence
- Contribute to key codebases and set standards for code quality, testing, and performance
- Represent engineering in executive discussions and help shape the long-term roadmap
Benefits
- Competitive Bonus plan
- Competitive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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