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This is a hands-on role; you code, review, debug, and make module-level architecture calls.\n\nResponsibilities: \nDesign and develop IPsec and TLS VPN data and control planes, including integration with the crypto layer.\nMake module-level architecture calls aligned with the architect's technical direction.\nOwn features end-to-end, design documents, code, tests, release notes, production support, and readiness for security certifications (FIPS, Common Criteria).\nDrive quality gates toward fewer than 5 major defects and zero critical/blocker defects at release.\nLead 4-5 engineers, sprint ownership, code reviews, mentoring, and unblocking.\nCollaborate closely with the architect, peer tech leads, QA, and L3 support.\nApply and teach high-productivity use of AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) across the team's workflow.\nLead customer-facing debugging and root-cause analysis for production issues.\n\nKey Stakeholders and Collaboration: \nInternal: the architect, VP of engineering, peer tech leads, QA, L3 support, and product management (CPO organization).\nExternal: defense and enterprise customers during escalations and certification activities.\n\nRequirements: \n8-12 years in software engineering, with 5+ years in VPN or secure connectivity product development.\nHands-on VPN protocol development: you have built or contributed to a commercial VPN codebase (strongSwan, OpenVPN, WireGuard, or proprietary). 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