Senior Software Engineer

Vecima Networks is leading the global evolution to the multi-gigabit, content-rich networks of the future. Our talented people deliver future-ready software, services, and integrated platforms that power broadband and video streaming networks, monitor and manage transportation, and transform experiences in homes, businesses, and everywhere people connect. We help our customers evolve their networks with cloud-based solutions that deliver ground-breaking speed, superior video quality, and exciting new services to their subscribers. Learn more at vecima.com.

Position Summary:

As a member of our R&D group, you will work in small cross-functional scrum teams consisting of software developers, engineers, and testers. You will influence the design and have a vital role in development of software components for use in Vecima’s varied product offerings. These software components may be targeted anywhere from real-time, low-level processing on Vecima-designed embedded systems through to cloud computing on commodity hardware. Products created include but are not limited to: broadband fiber, broadband video processing, and DOCSIS data/video transmission. This position will focus on DOCSIS vCMTS technology. You will work with colleagues to leverage and increase your collective knowledge and skill sets, while continuously improving Vecima’s design practices, processes, and quality.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Engage with Agile team in all aspects of software development.
• Engage with PLM and CTO related to feature and product improvements.
• Work in a collaborative team environment and consistently commit to and complete software deliverables within a product development life cycle.
• Modify or debug code for functional and performance improvements.
• As part of a cross-functional team, participate in technical discussions where evaluating and executing design and development plans for products are reviewed.
• Apply a client-centric approach to changing requirements and demands.
• Generate appropriate documentation to clearly represent the software solutions being created.
• Independently troubleshoot issues and provide technical guidance to team members as required.
• Actively contribute to efforts for continuous improvement.

Position requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience developing software in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Strong experience in software development lifecycle from requirements, design, coding, debugging, to build and configuration management.
• Capable of generating testing strategies to ensure applications are thoroughly tested to meet high quality standards.
• Proficiency in C or C++, and other popular scripting languages, e.g python, shell.
• Must be able to work cohesively within the local team and across geographically spread teams to accomplish results.

Valued skills:

• Networking protocol implementation and analysis, with knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP/IP, SNMP, DHCP, TFTP and other networking protocols.
• Proficient at using debugging to diagnose single and cross-service issues in software from unit to system levels 
• Proficient with using tools such as Git, Jenkins, Bitbucket, Jira, GDB, Valgrind, Perf
• Experience with DOCSIS platforms: Remote PHY, Remote MACPHY, CCAP, vCMTS
• Experience with software containerization and orchestration.
• Experience with development and enhancement of software libraries and drivers in DPDK

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development and learning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Influences project or agile team direction based on knowledge and experience.
• Attention to detail, initiative, productivity, teamwork and quality work are necessary to be successful within Vecima’s R&D culture.

At Vecima, everyone contributes and makes an impact. We foster an open, caring, and innovative work environment where creativity and communication thrive. We always strive to be our best and recognize achievements and wins that fuel individual and company growth. Together, we create the breakthroughs that lead the industry forward. 

Vecima offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and strives to provide a challenging work environment that can foster skill development and personal career growth for all employees.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran statu