Network Software Engineer
ThalesAbout the role
This position is hybrid in Plano, TX
Position Summary
We are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our Network Development and Automation team. Our team is responsible for developing tools and scalable distributed systems that enable us to make automated changes to our network based on signals from devices and services all over Imperva’s network, apply customer configurations and (when really needed, manual changes). The team is looking to completely redesign and rebuild our edge automation platform so this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new platform from the ground up. You will work to improve the overall programmability of the network for Imperva’s internal team and customers. Automation in the Imperva network is key to the success of our products and is the cornerstone of our Network Security business. Our driving ambition is a single pane of glass to program and understand the state of our network.
Essential Functions
- Collaborate with your teammates to develop and code new automation tools, using your experience developing scalable solutions and employing open source and “off the shelf” tools where appropriate
- Help set direction and prioritization for our next-generation network automation and management platforms
- Work with a globally distributed team of talented developers
- Work closely with other engineering leadership to plan and prioritize functionality needed for Imperva product growth and evolution
- Ownership mindset of network deliverables of scale, performance, and availability
- Participate in on call escalations, root cause analysis, and incident postmortems
Minimum Requirements
- 5-8 years of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree or 4+ years of experience with master’s degree, or equivalent years of experience
- Significant relevant programming experience in Python, Go, Java, C++ or similar
- Fluent English (Essential)
- Experience developing distributed systems, secure communications and API’s
- Experience with docker, Kubernetes, Kafka , microservice architecture (an advantage)
- Excellent communication and the ability to manage small projects
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with configuration management systems (SaltStack an advantage)
- Knowledge of networking theories, concepts and protocols
Special Position Requirements
- Travel: Might need to travel up to 5 times a year for team meetings or conferences.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community! https://careers.thalesgroup.com/global/en/jointalentcommunity. You can upload your CV and our recruiters can get in touch with any new opportunities that may be of interest to you.
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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