Senior Software Engineer, Java - Network Team
Join Forward Networks as a Senior Software Engineer to innovate in network management and security with a talented team.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Software Engineer will focus on enhancing the software architecture and codebase while developing network device models for various vendors and protocols. Proficiency in Java and a solid background in software engineering are essential, alongside a basic understanding of networking concepts. This position is ideal for experienced developers with over five years in the field, particularly those who can collaborate with experts in networking and distributed systems. Forward Networks fosters an innovative culture, emphasizing teamwork and cutting-edge solutions in network management.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 9 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Forward Networks's career page.
- Forward Networks has 20 other open roles including Engineering Manager, Senior Director, Product Engineering, Senior Accountant.
- 1596 active Java roles on Joblaze right now.
- Typical Java salary we track runs $125,000–$190,850 (median $160,823, across 731 roles). See Java salary trends
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Software Engineer, Java - Network Team role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Bengaluru, India.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer, Java - Network Team role.
- Where is the role based?
- Forward Networks is hiring for this position in Bengaluru, India.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Java.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Forward Networks targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Java - Network Team role at Forward Networks.
From the original posting
Forward is transforming how the world’s most complex networks are managed and secured. Founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, we built the industry’s first network digital twin — a mathematically precise model of the production network that gives IT teams unmatched visibility, verification, and agility across every major cloud and vendor environment.
Our customers include global leaders such as Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, as well as fast-growing enterprises and government agencies. According to IDC, Forward customers realize an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through improved efficiency and security.
Backed by world-class investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward offers a people-centric, innovative culture where brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations.
Forward is currently seeking experienced Java developers to work as part of our Network team.
Responsibilities
- Help bring the best ideas from the software development world into the networking industry.
- Contribute to our code base, systems and software architecture as a member of our engineering team.
- Help create and optimize network device models for different device vendors and protocols.
- Help create infrastructure needed to configure, collect and test network devices.
- Work with peers who are experts in Networking, Distributed Systems, Big Data and Search.
Requirements
- 5+ years of work experience in software development
- 3+ years of work experience with Java
- BS in Computer Science or related degree
- Solid software engineering experience with large code bases
- Basic understanding of networking and TCP/IP.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice to haves
- Working knowledge of how switches, routers, firewalls or load balancers work.
- Experience working with networking protocols such as BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, VLAN, VXLAN, etc.
This position is a regular, full-time opportunity with Forward in Bangalore, India. This position is required to be in the office.
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