Software Architect — Network Router OS (Unix)

We’re working on a software router used by Fortune 500 companies, focused on high-speed VPN connections and enhanced security across various platforms.

About the role

This is a hands-on Software Architect role focused on the architecture of a network OS.

You’ll work directly with the engineering team to define and evolve the architecture, drive technical decisions from design through implementation, and contribute to production code.

The team has a flat structure, so this is not a purely advisory role. The architect will stay close to both the product and the codebase.

What you’ll do

• Define and evolve the architecture of the network OS.
• Drive technical decisions from design through implementation.
• Contribute directly to production code.
• Work directly with the engineering team.

1. Unix

• Strong Unix expertise across BSD and Linux.

• Deep knowledge of routing and network stacks.
• Experience with packet filtering and tunneling.
• Familiarity with routers, firewalls, or network appliances would be useful.

• Hands-on software engineering experience.
• Experience contributing to production code.
• Golang experience in systems software or network services would be a plus.
• Familiarity with PHP would also be useful.

• Experience designing system architecture and taking it through to implementation.
• Ability to drive technical decisions from design through implementation.
• Ability to work directly with engineers in a flat team structure.

• A hands-on architecture role with direct involvement in implementation.
• Direct collaboration with the engineering team.
• An opportunity to work on the architecture of a network OS.

• Capacity: Full-time.
• Location: Remote.
• Contract type: Employment Agreement or B2B Agreement, depending on location and applicable local requirements.
• English: C1 or native proficiency, both spoken and written.