Senior Systems Engineer (Linux Networking)

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We are working with a team building a high-performance platform that powers secure networking, routing, and connectivity at scale. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be working in the Linux networking stack, building real infrastructure used in production environments. You will be required to have strong background in systems programming, deep understanding of Linux + networking fundamentals.

Key Highlights
Building virtual routing and secure networking systems
Writing Rust and C/C++-level code close to the OS
Working directly in the Linux network stack
Key Responsibilities
Building virtual routing and secure networking systems from the ground up
Writing Rust and C/C++-level code close to the OS
Debugging real-world issues at every layer from code to packets
Technical Skills Required
Rust C C++ Linux Python iptables/nftables tcpdump Netfilter iproute2
Benefits & Perks
$140K-$160K base salary
Hybrid work arrangement in McKinney, TX
Relocation assistance available
Full benefits
Unlimited PTO
Nice to Have
Experience building or maintaining VPNs, routers, firewalls, or similar systems

Job Description


Hybrid Details: McKinney, TX - Hybrid (Relocation assistance available)

Job Description

  • We re working with a team building a high-performance platform that powers secure networking, routing, and connectivity at scale.
  • This is not typical backend work this is deep systems engineering where you re operating in the Linux networking stack, building real infrastructure used in production environments.
  • If you ve ever built a VPN, worked on routing, or gone down the rabbit hole of how packets actually move through a system, this is that kind of role.

What You ll Be Doing

  • Building virtual routing and secure networking systems from the ground up
  • Writing Rust (primarily) and C/C++-level code close to the OS
  • Working directly in the Linux network stack (packet flow, routing, performance)
  • Developing components like VPNs, firewalls, and network services
  • Debugging real-world issues at every layer from code to packets
  • Running and optimizing systems across large-scale distributed environments

What They re Looking For

  • Strong background in systems programming (Rust, C, or C++)
  • Deep understanding of Linux + networking fundamentals
  • Experience building or maintaining VPNs, routers, firewalls, or similar systems
  • Comfort working with tools like iptables/nftables, tcpdump, Netfilter, iproute2
  • Ability to operate in the guts of systems and debug complex behavior
  • Bonus points if you ve worked with BSD, OpenWrt, DPDK, or similar environments.

Why This Stands Out

  • You ll be working with engineers who actually care about how systems work under the hood
  • Real ownership over core infrastructure, not surface-level features
  • A highly collaborative, low-ego team that values strong technical thinking
  • The kind of role where side projects, curiosity, and tinkering translate directly into impact

Details

  • $140K $160K base (flex for standout candidates)
  • Hybrid in McKinney, TX (relocation assistance available)
  • Full benefits + unlimited PTO

If you re looking for something deeper than typical application development and want to build real networking systems at scale this is worth a conversation.


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