Senior Software Engineer

Adtran

. Serve as a senior contributor and technical owner for major features in the Ethernet product domain .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in embedded software development, particularly in Linux environments, with a strong focus on system architecture, performance optimization, and networking protocols. Capable of leading technical delivery, mentoring teams, and influencing cross-functional collaboration.

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Embedded Software DevelopmentLinux Development EnvironmentsNetworking Protocols (Ethernet, VLAN, MPLS)Technical Mentoring and Code ReviewsCI/CD and Automated Test Frameworks

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingEmbedded Linux DevelopmentMultithreading and ConcurrencyDebugging with GDBPerformance OptimizationUnit and Integration TestingSecure Software Development PracticesDevice Driver DevelopmentNetwork Management ProtocolsOpen-Source Software Integration

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsVerbal CommunicationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

GitGitHub CopilotClaude CodeCI/CD ToolsProtocol Analyzers

Industry Keywords

Telecom/Datacom Transport EquipmentCarrier-Grade SoftwareLayer 2 Ethernet TechnologiesIEEE StandardsITU StandardsMEF StandardsSAFe Development Methodology

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior contributor and technical owner for major features in the Ethernet product domain
Design and develop embedded software applications using C/C++ across platform, kernel, device driver, bootloader, and higher-level embedded application components
Leverage modern software development tools, including GitHub Copilot and Claude Code
Develop and execute unit, integration, system, and feature-level test strategies
Contribute to system architecture and technical strategy across multiple subsystems
Evaluate emerging technologies, lead proof-of-concept investigations, and influence technical direction
Own technical delivery and quality from requirements through deployment, sustaining support, and customer issue resolution
Provide technical mentoring, design guidance, code reviews, and architectural knowledge transfer
Collaborate with systems engineering, product line management, FPGA, hardware, and product teams
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code through refactoring, automation, and technical-debt reduction
Create and maintain unit and integration tests
Evaluate technologies and infrastructure improvements supporting product sustainability, scalability, and maintainability
Represent the organization in industry forums, standards activities, or customer engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Science or equivalent education required
8+ years of professional embedded software development experience or equivalent demonstrated expertise
Strong proficiency with Linux development environments, including system administration, debugging, build systems, process management, and performance analysis
Strong understanding of embedded software architecture, multithreading, concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization
Development experience on Embedded Linux operating systems
Experience debugging complex software issues using GDB, core dumps, protocol analyzers, and system tracing tools
Proficiency with Git and modern source control workflows, including branching strategies, code review processes, and CI/CD integration
Experience implementing or troubleshooting networking protocols such as Ethernet, VLAN, MPLS, LACP, STP/RSTP/MSTP, OAM, PTP, or synchronization technologies
Familiarity with SAFe development methodology
Strong interpersonal, project management, analytical, and investigative skills
Strong verbal presentation and communication skills
Ability to influence technical decisions and build consensus among cross-functional stakeholders
Attentive to detail
Industry experience developing carrier-grade software for Telecom/Datacom transport equipment
Solid understanding of data communications networking with an emphasis on Layer 2 Ethernet technologies
Familiarity with IEEE, ITU, and MEF standards
Embedded Linux kernel and device driver development
Secure software development practices
Open-source software integration and maintenance
Experience with ARM-based embedded platforms
Network management protocols (NETCONF, SNMP, gNMI, RESTCONF)
High-availability and carrier-grade software architectures
CI/CD and automated test frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working arrangement
Limited travel may be required for this position