Distinguished Engineer - Network Routing & Switching Protocols - Remote

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Arrcus. We are currently looking for a Network Routing & Switching Protocols Software Development - Distinguished Engineer in California (USA).

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Distinguished Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of advanced network routing and switching protocols. In this role, you will work on large-scale control plane and overlay technologies, contributing to cutting-edge networking solutions. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive engineering-wide initiatives for performance, scalability, and reliability. This position offers the opportunity to influence product architecture, engage with industry standards, and solve challenging technical problems with global impact. Ideal candidates are passionate about networking technologies, have deep technical expertise, and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.

In Short

• Triage and resolve internal and customer-found issues across network software systems.
• Write, review, and implement feature specifications, detailed designs, and test plans.
• Develop, optimize, and scale network protocols and solutions, individually or in teams.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party libraries and frameworks as needed.
• Participate in architecture and design initiatives, driving high-quality and scalable solutions.
• Mentor, onboard, and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Collaborate with product, customer, and sales teams to understand requirements and ensure delivery aligns with business goals.
• Present engineering updates to leadership and customers, and engage in technical community activities such as papers, blogs, talks, and standards contributions.
• Ensure intellectual property protection and consider filing patents for innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Deep technical expertise in networking technologies.
• Experience in software development for network protocols.
• Strong collaboration and mentoring skills.
• Ability to drive engineering-wide initiatives.
• Passion for solving complex technical problems.

Benefits

• Opportunity to influence product architecture.
• Engagement with industry standards.
• Work in a fast-paced engineering environment.