Network Platform Software Development- Technical Lead

Arrcus was founded to enhance business efficiency through superior network connectivity. The Arrcus Connected Edge (ACE) platform offers best‑in‑class networking with the most flexible consumption model at the lowest total cost of ownership. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and is also open to candidates remote in the U.S. For more information, go to  or follow @arrcusinc.

• Design and develop data path solutions for L3 (IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, SR/SRv6, VRF, L3
  
  VPN) and L2 (STP, LLDP, sFlow, LAG, MLAG) networking technologies.
• Architect and implement QoS features, including queueing, classification, policing, shaping, ACL, ECN, and WRED.
• Work with ASIC families (e.g., BCM XGS, BF Tofino) and develop software using BCM SDK, P4, and DPDK.
• Optimize and enhance Linux networking internals, including memory management, network stack, and hardware abstraction layers (RIB, FIB, HAL).
• Develop and maintain high‑availability (HA) solutions, ISSU, and Linux‑based networking systems.
• Work on Debian packaging, Linux kernel modifications, and kernel networking stack optimizations.
• Develop and integrate software for containerized and virtualized networking environments.

• 5+ years of hands‑on development experience in networking software development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++/Go/Python programming.
• Deep understanding of ASIC pipeline architectures and networking hardware.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux OS internals, Debian build/packaging, and kernel networking stack.
• Experience with RIB, FIB, HAL, and high‑availability (HA) networking solutions.
• Knowledge of containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and virtual machines (VMs) is a plus.
• Experience with DPDK, P4, BCM SDK, or other hardware programming interfaces.
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Experience with high‑performance, distributed networking systems.
• Education:
  
  BS/MS/PhD in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.

• Bonus + Equity
• 100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance programs
• Health & wellness programs and resources
• Weekly catered lunches at our San Jose office.
• Monthly happy hours at our San Jose office

Salary: $150,000–$175,000 Per Year

Investors and Funding:
Arrcus has raised over $125M in funding from top‑tier Venture Capital firms such as Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst, and Clear Ventures, and strategic investors including Liberty Global, Soft Bank Corp, and Samsung Next.

Equal Opportunity:
At Arrcus, we’re proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sex, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, HIV status, registered domestic partner status, caregiver status, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other legally protected category.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training.