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Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Systems

APCON is growing, and we are looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to our team to help build the embedded software that powers our next generation network management products. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a direct impact on innovative network visibility solutions.

This role is fully on site. Candidates selected to move forward will complete our standard prescreening process, which includes a background check and drug screen.

Who We Are

APCON designs and assembles technologies in the United States that support the largest and fastest on premise, cloud, and hybrid networks. Our solutions provide continuous, high fidelity visibility into network traffic, which helps organizations optimize performance, strengthen security, and protect mission critical systems. From data filtering to advanced packet processing, we deliver the tools enterprises need to monitor, secure, and manage their environments with confidence. We are a team that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence, and we are committed to building the next generation of network technology.

What You Will Do

Design, implement, and debug embedded software for advanced network management systems

Collaborate closely with hardware engineering, quality assurance, and cross functional teams

Develop new features and enhancements for current and next generation product lines

Support software and hardware integration and system level testing

Contribute independently and within a team to meet multiple release cycles

What You Bring

BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Five or more years of software development experience

Three or more years of embedded C or C++ development on Linux or RTOS

Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or a similar language

Strong Linux development skills and familiarity with Linux tools

Experience with interface buses such as MDIO, I2C, SPI, or PCI

Background in software and hardware integration

Basic understanding of networking and switching

Bonus Skills

Knowledge of networking protocols such as GRE, ERSPAN, and VXLAN

Understanding of cryptography and security concepts

Data plane development experience on multicore processors or system on chip platforms such as Octeon or Freescale

Why Join APCON

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company paid short term and long term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• HSA account with company contribution
• Generous PTO program
• 401(k) with company match
• Collaborative and innovative engineering environment
• Opportunity to work on technology that supports mission critical networks
• Ability to contribute to products that strengthen security and visibility for major organizations
• Access to hardware labs and hands on system level development
• Stable and established company with long term customers and ongoing investment in engineering

APCON is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Offers are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screenings.