About the Role
About the role
As a Software Engineer II, you will contribute towards the design, development and testing of Opanga's leading network optimization products. You will focus on creating high-performance, low-latency networking solutions, primarily through C programming and performance optimization techniques.
About Opanga
Opanga is the world’s leading innovator of Machine Learning-based 4G and 5G Mobile Network optimization technologies. Processing terabits of traffic every day through our globally deployed products, Opanga is the industry expert in developing and deploying high performance optimization solutions in virtualized, cloud and distributed data center environments. Opanga’s RAIN™ platform provides unique network intelligence (e.g. to enable agentic-AI-based network optimization), reduces network traffic congestion and leads to energy savings.
Location
- Seattle
- Hybrid – In the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
Salary
$100K-130K
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, and testing of packet processing pipelines for high-performance systems
- Implement and maintain networking features in low-latency environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable, maintainable, and efficient software
- Optimize packet handling performance, including leveraging multi-core CPUs and hardware acceleration
- Troubleshoot and resolve networking issues related to performance and functionality
- Contribute to system architecture, design, and code reviews to ensure high-quality software
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in network optimization and performance enhancement
- Develop new features related to analyzing and optimizing network traffic.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
2–5 years of experience in low-level systems programming (e.g., C, C++, Rust) within performance-critical environments, including explicit memory management, pointer arithmetic, and hardware interaction.
Preferred Skills
- Experience working with Linux networking stack and kernel-level packet processing
- Familiarity with Vector Packet Processing (VPP) and Data Plane Development Kit (DPDK)
- Knowledge of 4G/5G radio networks
Requirements
C programming
Experience in C programming is essential for developing networking solutions.
Low-level systems programming
2-5 years of experience in low-level systems programming is required.
Network protocols
A deep understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP and UDP is necessary.
Problem-solving skills
Strong problem-solving skills are needed to troubleshoot networking issues.
Nice to Have
Experience with the Linux networking stack is preferred.
Familiarity with Vector Packet Processing (VPP) is a plus.
Knowledge of 4G/5G radio networks is beneficial.
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance is provided.
401(k) with match
A 401(k) plan with company matching is available.
PTO
Paid time off starting at 3 weeks per year is offered.
Equity
Employees have the opportunity to earn equity in the company.