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CEDENT

Kernel Developer (eBPF)

$40 - $60/hr

Linux kernel development experience with emphasis on the network stack and its interfaces is highly desirable e.g. * Programming experience at the sockets layer, protocol layer, device layer and ...

GRVTY

Network Engineer Level 3

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$161K - $171K/yr

As a Network Engineer in the intelligence community, you will work as part of a team on the ... Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and routing and switching protocols. * Strong working ...

GRVTY

Network Engineer Level 2

Fort George G Meade, MD

$130K - $140K/yr

As a Network Engineer in the intelligence community, you will work as part of a team on the ... Strong knowledge of TCP/IP protocol stack and routing and switching protocols. * Strong working ...

Vervic Inc.

Network Engineer

Lehi, UT · On-site

... IP protocol stack, routing/switching protocols, stateful firewalls, and L3/L4 access controls ... LAN network engineering, architecture, monitoring, security, and protection. Datacenter network ...

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Kernel Developer (eBPF)

Remote

CEDENT
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$40 - $60/hr

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Job description

Job Description:

  • Develop and modify code in the Linux Networking Stack and supporting interfaces to enhance its performance for high speed NICs.
  • Candidate should have a solid understanding of the Linux operating system internals, network stacks and associated protocols.
  • Linux kernel development experience with emphasis on the network stack and its interfaces is highly desirable e.g.
  • Programming experience at the sockets layer, protocol layer, device layer and network virtualization.
  • Most of the work will involve Linux kernel and network stack programming and associated analysis.
  • The successful candidate will also be exposed to the tools and methodologies used to analyze various HW and SW elements on a platform


Qualifications:

  • B.S./M.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field of study.
  • Knowledge of Computer Architecture, OS internals and Networking essential.
  • Software Development Skills: C Programming , Device Driver development, Linux Kernel development, Protocol stack development/enhancements e.g. TCP/IP, UDP/IP, Socket layer development/enhancements and adjacencies e.g. libevent, epoll
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP, and new and emerging Tunneling encapsulating protocols such as VxLAN, NVGRE, familiarity with network benchmarks and performance evaluation methods.
  • Knowledge of eBPF, User mode networking and OpenVswitch/VxLAN/NSH development is also desire

Compensation 
Hourly Rate Range - $40-$60/ hr 
Benefits Offered:
[Health, Dental, Vision Insurance]
Deadline: Applications accepted until 10/30/2025 at 11:59 PM CST
We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization.
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CEDENT strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. As a result, we create an inclusive environment that is rich in diversity, acknowledges each individual's uniqueness and promotes respect, personal achievement and stewardship. Our clients are global and so is CEDENT. We build and maintain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience all united by a common culture and commitment to help our clients achieve high performance. Cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment makes business sense. Our peoples varied skills are the talent engine that powers CEDENT, enabling it in turn to deliver the innovative solutions that help our clients outperform competitors.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

2008

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