Staff Software Engineer (C, DNS)

It s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies and having fun along the way.

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Engineering team located in Bangalore, reporting to the senior director of Engineering. In this role, you will develop features for Infoblox s next-generation DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management (DDI) services. You will utilize your experience and creativity to influence technology direction and decisions while ensuring that our products are best-of-breed. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a growing, successful, and innovative organization. At Infoblox, you will be able to thrive in a unique work environment that emphasizes career growth, excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

You are the ideal candidate if you are passionate about writing high-quality code and value ongoing communication and socialization of discoveries in a tight-knit community of engineers. You are a motivated self-starter who excels in dynamic, fast-paced, and team-oriented environments.

What you ll do:

• Design and develop software for Enterprise & Service Provider solutions using C and Linux
• Develop unit and functional tests for continuous integration and deployment in a modern CI/CD environment
• Work in an Agile/Scrum development methodology to drive key aspects of product definition, execution, and test
• Partner with peer engineers in a highly collaborative environment
• Benchmark, optimize, and fine-tune software performance
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to investigate and fix defects
• Handle customer escalations and debug issues to fix bugs

What you ll bring:

• 12+ years of experience in software development in C programming in a Linux or Unix environment
• Solid systems background and knowledge of Linux kernel and OS internals, GNU toolchain, and debugger knowledge
• Excellent network, socket, and multi-threaded programming required; experience working in DNS and DHCP protocols is a plus
• Superb development and problem-solving skills are required
• In-depth working knowledge Linux platform services, performance analysis, and in kernel level debugging using gdb and other tools
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, OSPF, BGP, IPv6, DHCP, and DNS protocol
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware vSphere and vCloud Director is a plus
• Experience in micro services architecture and container-based software using Docker and other container technologies is a plus
• Experience in Agile methodologies with software development lifecycle experience
• Bachelor s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or equivalent is required; master s degree preferred

What success looks like:

After six months, you will

• Lead feature development
• Start gaining domain expertise
• Deliver a few complex features

After about a year, you will

• Make significant contributions in fixing customer issues and handling escalations
• Make significant contributions to our design and processes
• Start taking ownership of product features
• Be a domain expert on the team

We ve got you covered:

Our holistic benefits package includes coverage of your health, wealth, and wellness as well as a great work environment, employee programs, and company culture. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and generous paid time off to help you balance your life. We have a strong culture and live our values every day we believe in transparency, curiosity, respect, and above all, having fun while delighting our customers.

Speaking of a great work environment, here are just a few of the perks you may enjoy, depending on your location

• Delicious and healthy snacks and beverages
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Outdoor amenities (onsite gym, table tennis, pool table, etc.) and courtyard
• Newly remodeled offices with state-of-the-art amenities
• Awesome coworkers dedicated to supporting your success

Why Infoblox

We ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you re a software engineer, program manager, marketing manager, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it s like to be a Bloxer . We think you ll be excited to join our team.

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