• C++ Developer - Onsite

    MSys Inc. (Redmond, WA)


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    Job Description:

    Role Overview:

    The Software Design Engineer will design, develop, implement, test, and maintain business and computer applications software or specialized utility programs, including client/server applications, as well as major enhancements to existing systems.

    Typical Responsibilities

    + Troubleshoot, triage, and resolve failures in test pipelines across multiple projects.

    + Modify and enhance test automation for network protocols and network security.

    + Perform periodic manual tests for VPN, IPSec connection security tunnels, and Linux subsystems.

     

    Ideal Background

     

    + Strong experience in C/C++ systems-level development.

    + Familiarity with networking protocols such as IPSec, TCP, and QUIC.

    + Comfortable with VPN technologies and software-defined networking.

    + Expertise in PowerShell and YAML scripting.

    + Experience working in both Windows and Linux environments.

    + Skilled in debugging tools such as Wireshark, gdb, tcpdump, and system-level instrumentation.

     

    Key Projects

     

    + Fine-tune and improve complex software implementation projects.

    + Gather and analyze system requirements, document specifications, and develop solutions.

    + Customize system software to meet client requirements.

    + Prepare detailed design and test documentation.

    + Implement new or modify existing programs and author automated tests.

    + Perform post-implementation validation and resolve bugs.

    Candidate Requirements

    Preferred Strengths:

    + Ability to write clean, maintainable systems-level code in C/C++.

    + Strong debugging skills for legacy software using instrumentation and tracing tools.

    + Experience analyzing WPP/ETW traces for complex system issues.

    + Skilled in developing and enhancing automated test suites.

    + Familiarity with VPN, IPSec-based security, and SDN technologies.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.

    + 5+ years of experience in software design and development.

    + Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

    + Experience with large-scale systems software development.

    + Proficiency in troubleshooting and unit testing for both new and legacy systems.

    + Sufficient proficiency in reading and writing code.

    Required Technical Skills

    + Systems-level programming in C and C++.

    + Operating systems knowledge (Windows and Linux).

    + Debugging tools: Windows Debugger, Wireshark, gdb, tcpdump.

    + Experience with WPP/ETW trace analysis.

    + Networking protocols: IPSec, TCP, QUIC.

    + VPN and SDN technologies.

    + PowerShell and YAML scripting.

     

    Top 3 Must-Have Skills

     

    + C/C++ development: 5+ years

    + Operating systems knowledge (Windows): 3+ years

    + Networking protocols (IPSec, VPN technologies, QUIC): 2+ years