Linux Software Engineer– Solution Engineering

NextLabs® (www.nextlabs.com)is the leading provider of information risk management (IRM) software for large enterprises, has an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to be part of the development and support effort in creating the next generation IRM solutions. Our customers include many prominent enterprises in Aerospace &Defense, Financial Services, and High-Tech Manufacturing and Engineering industries.

The solution engineering function focuses on productizing integration of NextLabs platform with various enterprise applications, such as, ERP, and Cloud applications. It also manages the custom development activities as an extension of NextLabs products for various customer needs at both pre-sales and post-sales stage.

We are a fast growing startup company. We’re looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate about the art and science of software development, possesses a strong can-do attitude,  and want to be part of a world-class team with a passion for excellence. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in a loosely structured organization, and be capable of working on a number of assignments in parallel. The candidate may have an opportunity to work overseas (training).

Responsibilities include:

• Study assigned enterprise systems and understand how NextLabs technology can be integrated.
• Discuss with Product Management and establish the Functional Spec and the Design Documents for the solution.
• Define, design, and develop solution and related components such as extensions, customized workflow etc. Design and conduct integration with the key information depositories and identity management systems.
• Deliver best in class architecture, solution, and code for the solution; design & implementation of Policy Enforcement components using C/C++.
• Take the lead on enhancing the performance and scalability of the solution.
• Guide Quality Assurance team for the necessary testing.
• Work with Customer Support to ensure solution is supportable.
• Coordinate with other technical teams including the NextLabs China and US teams to ensure compatibility with other NextLabs components and deliver as an integrated solution.

Requirements:

• BE/MS degree in computer science or electrical engineering.
• Experience: 2–3 years of professional software development experience in a Linux environment.
• Strong Object-oriented analysis and design skills.
• For the C/C++ role
• Low-Level Linux OS: Deep understanding of Linux system calls, memory management, and file system internals.
• Concurrency: Proven experience with multi-threading, synchronization primitives (mutexes, locks), and concurrent data structures.
• Networking: Practical knowledge of socket programming and network protocols.
• Tooling: Advanced debugging skills using GDB, along with experience using memory analysis tools like Val grind.
• Database Experience as a plus: Familiarity interfacing C/C++ applications with database engines (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, or NoSQL solutions), including writing efficient embedded queries or utilizing database drivers.
• Network Gateways as a plus: Exposure to designing, configuring, or developing network gateways, proxy servers, or data routing applications.
• Self-starting and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Passionate, proactive, great team player.

Interested candidates may send resume to [email protected].

Skills

TCP/IP, Scalability, TCP/IP Protocols, Enforcement, Technical Deployment, Software Architecture, Problem Solving, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills, Networking, Database Management, Socket Programming, Technical Leadership, Debugging, Linux