Android / Linux Networking - Software Eng
$120,650–$157,450 year
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Design and optimize networking capabilities on embedded Android and Linux firmware for Poly Video hardware products. Deliver system designs and implementation while reviewing project activities for compliance with development guidelines. Provide firmware leadership to cross-organization projects, collaborate with hardware engineers on integration, and specify communication protocols and feature requirements. Mentor less-experienced engineers and drive innovation by integrating new technologies into the firmware design organization. Perform root cause analysis to resolve complex network incidents using C/C++ and Python, leveraging expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols, and enterprise network equipment.
Required Qualifications
- Four-year or Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence
- Typically has 7-10 years of work experience, preferably in firmware development, or a related field
- Strong C / C++ development background including object oriented design principles
- Embedded Systems & Firmware Development
- Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve complex network incidents
- Git (Version Control System)
- Linux / Android networking software development experience
- New Product Development including bringing up early development boards
- Python for network automation and testing
- Real-Time Operating Systems
- Comfortable reading and understanding C, C++, or Python source code to support troubleshooting, packet-flow analysis, and root-causes of network and protocol-related issues
- Experience with network simulation appliances (Ixia, Spirent)
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, NAT, routing, and switching
- Hands-on experience with enterprise network equipment (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, HP, or equivalent)
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks
- Knowledge of routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
- Experience with network security technologies including firewalls, VPNs, ACLs, and NAC solutions
- Understanding of wireless networking technologies (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and WLAN troubleshooting
- Familiarity with wireless authentication methods such as WPA/WPA2, WPA3, 802.1xEAP
- Experience with network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds, etc.)
- Knowledge of QoS implementation for voice and video traffic
- Familiarity with IPv4 and IPv6 networking
- Authentication methods such as PEAP, TLS, TTLS, NTLM
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Experience designing large-scale enterprise or global networks
- Knowledge of SASE and Zero Trust architectures
- Demonstrated background with APIs and Infrastructure-as-Code practices
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks
- Understanding of network segmentation, micro-segmentation, and security compliance requirements
- Experience supporting security audits and penetration testing remediation
- Experience supporting VoIP, SIP, Teams Phone, Zoom, or conferencing solutions
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