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Staff Engineer - Software Engineer

Aviatrix
Santa Clara, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2026
WHO WE ARE:

For enterprises struggling to secure cloud workloads, Aviatrix® offers a single solution for pervasive cloud security. Where current cybersecurity approaches focus on securing entry points to a trusted space, Aviatrix Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) delivers runtime security and enforcement within the cloud application infrastructure itself – closing gaps between existing solutions and helping organizations regain visibility and control. Aviatrix ensures security, cloud, and networking teams are empowering developer velocity, AI, serverless, and what’s next. For more information, visit www.aviatrix.ai.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Staff Software Engineer

The Aviatrix Networking Engineering team is responsible for delivering performant, resilient, and scalable solutions to our gateway appliances. This includes infrastructure for messaging, upgrade, high availability, as well as networking and security features that contribute to the Aviatrix, end to end multi-cloud solution. 

We are searching for a Staff Engineer – Software Development to join the Networking team. You will be responsible for solving new challenges in multi cloud networks and connecting cloud to the edge with security. This position offers flexibility of working remote in the US or hybrid in Santa Clara, CA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the design, development and reliability of core software components with significant impact on product quality, reliability, and performance.
  • Implement and test features and improvements using primarily Python and Golang.
  • Write and present design proposals and documentations for moderately complex features.
  • Contribute to improvements that strengthen customer security posture.
  • Debug and fix issues to improve efficiency, scalability, and stability of core software components, driving systemic improvements where possible.
  • Use your technical expertise to improve code quality through code and design reviews.
  • Collaborate with team members to deliver features end-to-end.
  • Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance and feedback.
  • Represent the Networking team as a technical contact in cross-functional discussions and external technical engagements as needed.

Qualifications

  • 6 years relevant software development experience building enterprise-grade appliances at scale
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals: ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable code
  • Proficiency in Golang (preferred) or Python 
  • Experience with Routing protocols like BGP 
  • Experience with Software Define Networking (SDN) and distributed systems
  • Experience with overlays and tunneling technologies
  • Team player who works well in collaborative situations and fast-paced environments
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

NICE TO HAVE

  • Experience working with Linux networking, kernel modules or eBPF Experience drafting and reviewing RFCs or collaborating with working groups and committees
  • Security protocol experience, (e.g., IPsec, SSL, Authentication and Authorization, firewall) 
  • Prior working experience on one or more Cloud Service Providers (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI, Alibaba cloud, etc.) is a plus 

US Pay Range

The [LOCATION] annual base salary range for this full-time position is $XXX,XXX-$XXX,XXX benefits 401(k) match equity and is bonus eligible. The pay range is determined by the role, work location, job-related skills, level, experience and relevant education. The range displayed is applicable only for new hires for the listed position located in the US. Your Talent Advisor can share more details regarding salary ranges, benefits, and equity for your location during the hiring process.

Benefits

US: We cover 100% of employee premiums and 88% of dependent(s) premiums for medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) match, short and long-term disability, life/AD&D insurance, $1,000/year education reimbursement, and a flexible vacation policy.

Outside the US: We offer a comprehensive benefits package which, (subject to regional variations) could include pension, private medical for you and dependents, generous holiday allowance, life assurance, long-term disability, annual wellbeing stipend

Your total compensation package will be based on job-related knowledge, education, certifications and location, per our aligned ranges.

About Aviatrix 

Aviatrix® is the cloud network security company trusted by more than 500 of the world’s leading enterprises. As cloud infrastructures become more complex and costly, the Aviatrix Cloud Network Security platform gives companies back the power, control, security, and simplicity they need to modernize their cloud strategies. Aviatrix is the only secure networking solution built specifically for the cloud, that ensures companies are ready for AI and what’s next. Combined with the Aviatrix Certified Engineer (ACE) Program, the industry’s leading secure multicloud networking certification, Aviatrix unifies cloud, networking, and security teams and unlocks greater potential across any cloud.

WE WANT TO INCLUDE YOU

We embrace the fact that not everyone’s journey took the same route or started at the same place. If your experience doesn’t quite meet the requirements but the opportunity excites you and you believe you could be great, don’t let that hold you back from applying. Tell us what you CAN bring and what makes you special.

Aviatrix is a community where everyone's career can grow and we want to help you achieve your goals and be “your best YOU,” however that looks. If you're seeking an opportunity where you can be excited to start work every morning with enthusiastic people, make a real difference and be part of something amazing then let’s talk. We want to get to know you and how we could grow together.

Aviatrix, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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