Senior Software Developer, Dataplane Adapters

Solace

. Contribute to the architecture of protocol adapters .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeCanadaSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in multi-threaded C++ development, with a strong focus on performance-oriented coding and technical leadership. Proven ability to design complex systems, mentor teams, and drive improvements in protocol adapter architecture and performance.

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Multi-Threaded C++ DevelopmentTechnical LeadershipPerformance-Oriented CodingTCP/IP NetworkingAI Coding Tools Proficiency

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Hard Skills

C++ConcurrencyLow-Level Memory ManagementDebugging Complex ApplicationsNetwork ProgrammingPerformance Profiling ToolsKernel-Bypass NetworkingHTTP/REST Client ImplementationProtocol SpecificationsMessaging Protocols

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationCollaboration with Cross-Functional TeamsDetail-Oriented ApproachMentoring Engineers

Tools & Technologies

AI-Assisted Development ToolsLinuxPerformance Profiling ToolsCavium OcteonTLS

Industry Keywords

Protocol AdaptersHigh-Throughput SystemsLow-Latency SystemsOpen-Source ContributionsProtocol Standards Bodies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

KafkaLinuxTCP/IPC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to the architecture of protocol adapters
Lead design and technical delivery of complex features across the hardware appliance and software broker
Own technical decisions within feature development
Research and prototype new protocol features, networking techniques, and performance approaches
Design and build complex, performance-critical adapter features in multi-threaded C++
Work with TCP, hardware interfaces, and OS internals as needed
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to intermediate and junior developers
Lead design and code reviews
Establish team best practices, including AI-assisted development practices for performance-critical code
Collaborate with product management, datapath teams, hardware engineering, support, and customers
Translate requirements into designs and influence the product roadmap
Define testing and performance strategy for adapters
Lead resolution of difficult customer-found defects and performance escalations
Monitor messaging protocol standards, networking, and hardware trends
Drive continuous improvement at Solace

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software development experience
5+ years writing multi-threaded, performance-oriented code in C++
Expert-level proficiency in C++, concurrency, low-level memory management, and debugging complex applications with core files and code
Experience designing and building high-throughput, low-latency systems
Solid understanding of TCP/IP
Willingness to go deep into protocol specifications, Linux kernel behaviour, and hardware interfaces
Demonstrated proficiency with AI coding tools such as Claude Code
Good judgment about AI-assisted development in performance-critical code
Proven track record of leading technical teams, mentoring engineers, and driving complex technical projects to completion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
Track record of leading resolution of difficult customer-found defects and performance escalations
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Detail-oriented approach to ensuring high-quality designs and implementation
Experience in network programming (POSIX sockets) and HTTP/REST client implementation (nice to have)
Experience tuning applications for latency on Linux (nice to have)
Experience with performance profiling tools and kernel-bypass networking (nice to have)
Familiarity with MQTT, AMQP, REST, Kafka, or other messaging protocols at specification level (nice to have)
Familiarity with hardware network processors such as Cavium Octeon (nice to have)
Familiarity with TLS and protocol security (nice to have)
Contributions to open-source projects, protocol standards bodies, patents, or conference talks (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-Time employment
Hybrid-first flexibility
Training programs and professional development
Inclusive and transparent recruitment process
Hiring-process accommodations
Supportive, enriching, and safe workplace
Human recruitment decisions beyond initial AI screening