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Network Protocol Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Senior Network Software Engineer

Fort Worth, TX ยท On-site

$99K - $136K/yr

Minimum Qualifications 8+ years of experience in software engineering. Expert level of proficiency ... protocols such as (BGP, MPLS) Familiarity in network monitoring protocols (Netflow, SNMP etc ...

Network Software Engineer

Torrance, CA ยท On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Implement and validate CCSDS protocols, including space packets, transfer frames, synchronization, and data encapsulation * Develop high-performance data pipelines connecting software-defined radios ...

Hybrid Software Engineer Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance- Must be US ... Must Have * 2 years - Networking architectures and protocols * 2 years - IP Routing Protocols * 2 ...

Hybrid Software Engineer Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance- Must be US ... Must Have * 2 years - Networking architectures and protocols * 2 years - IP Routing Protocols * 2 ...

... develop software systems to improve key engineering and operational metrics of reliability ... protocols such as (BGP, MPLS) Familiarity in network monitoring protocols (Netflow, SNMP etc ...

Senior Network Software Engineer

Denver, CO ยท On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

Strong software engineering background with experience with building/maintaining RESTful APIs ... Understanding of network protocols such as (BGP, MPLS) * Familiarity in network monitoring ...

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... develop software systems to improve key engineering and operational metrics of reliability ... protocols such as (BGP, MPLS) Familiarity in network monitoring protocols (Netflow, SNMP etc ...

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How much do network protocol software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for network protocol software engineer in the United States is $109,040.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,000.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Radio Protocol SW Engineer

Germantown, MD โ€ข On-site

Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc.
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturingย โ€ขย 1 - 10 employees

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Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Develop wireless/radio protocol software in an agile environment for next generation software-defined radios supporting DoD missions.

Description:

You will design, prototype, implement, debug, introduce new products, develop test plans, and optimize radio protocol software and the associated release cycle. Responsibilities span the entire product lifecycle from CONOP definition and software concept to customer delivery and maintenance. Develop customer-focused SIGINT and EW applications performing signal detection, classification, Direction Finding (DF), and geolocation. Work closely with Digital Signal Processing Engineers to implement SIGINT and EW algorithms using FPGA and heterogenous processing such as SoC with integrated CPU and GPU resources. Development is performed in cross-disciplinary teams in an Agile environment encouraging collaboration, creativity, and teamwork.

Development experience with C/C++, Java and Python is desirable. Experience with Linux software development desirable, along with proven ability to create clean and reusable modules or libraries. Experience with ARM SoC development desirable. Experience with low-level driver development desirable.

Engineering or related degree required. Communication Systems/Wireless Theory essential. Advance degrees preferred. Experience implementing Machine-Learning applications desirable. Prior experience in signal processing applications, software-defined radios (SDRs), wireless protocols and signal analysis is preferred.

Job Location:

Germantown, MD or Manchester, NH

Benefits:

  • Startup Environment
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Bonuses for superior performance