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Embedded Systems / Network Software Engineer

Job ID:

227026

Job Title:

Embedded Systems / Network Software Engineer

Work Type:

Direct Hire

Location:

McKinney, TX

Pay Range:

$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Per Hour

Employment Type:

Hybrid
Hybrid Details: McKinney, TX - Hybrid (Relocation assistance available)

Job Description
  • We’re working with a team building a high-performance platform that powers secure networking, routing, and connectivity at scale.
  • This is not typical backend work—this is deep systems engineering where you’re operating in the Linux networking stack, building real infrastructure used in production environments.
  • If you’ve ever built a VPN, worked on routing, or gone down the rabbit hole of how packets actually move through a system, this is that kind of role.
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Building virtual routing and secure networking systems from the ground up
  • Writing Rust (primarily) and C/C++-level code close to the OS
  • Working directly in the Linux network stack (packet flow, routing, performance)
  • Developing components like VPNs, firewalls, and network services
  • Debugging real-world issues at every layer—from code to packets
  • Running and optimizing systems across large-scale distributed environments
What They’re Looking For
  • Strong background in systems programming (Rust, C, or C++)
  • Deep understanding of Linux + networking fundamentals
  • Experience building or maintaining VPNs, routers, firewalls, or similar systems
  • Comfort working with tools like iptables/nftables, tcpdump, Netfilter, iproute2
  • Ability to operate in the “guts” of systems and debug complex behavior
  • Bonus points if you’ve worked with BSD, OpenWrt, DPDK, or similar environments.
Why This Stands Out
  • You’ll be working with engineers who actually care about how systems work under the hood
  • Real ownership over core infrastructure, not surface-level features
  • A highly collaborative, low-ego team that values strong technical thinking
  • The kind of role where side projects, curiosity, and tinkering translate directly into impact
Details
  • $140K – $160K base (flex for standout candidates)
  • Hybrid in McKinney, TX (relocation assistance available)
  • Full benefits + unlimited PTO
If you’re looking for something deeper than typical application development—and want to build real networking systems at scale—this is worth a conversation.

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