Summary
Location
Zurich
Type
full-time
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About this role
Are you an engineer passionate about building software and systems that improve the everyday work life of people around the world? Read on, this job might be for you!
Senior Software Systems Engineer SD-WAN (80-100%)
Your Mission
As a Senior Software Systems Engineer SD-WAN, you will work on improving our SD-WAN portfolio which is the foundation of Open Systems' global network operations. You will be involved in projects from their concept phase all the way through to deployment and operations, driving architecture and technical direction for routing-related services. Working as part of a highly-skilled engineering team you will build services that improve the performance, availability, and security of our customers' networks without the need for human intervention in the following areas:
- WAN Encryption and Routing
- Application-based Multi-ISP routing
- WAN Traffic Optimization
Your Qualifications
For this position, we are looking for candidates who are passionate about networks, automation, and complex problem-solving.
- Higher education (ETH, university, FH) with a degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 4+ years of relevant professional experience
- Strong understanding of IP networking and routing protocols, with hands-on experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting OSPF and BGP in production environments
- Knowledge about Linux systems design, security and/or networking, Linux KernelUnderstanding of networking technologies and protocols (e.g. dynamic routing, firewalling, TCP/IP, ...)
- Experience with the Linux Netfilter stack
- 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, including at least 3+ years of building production systems in Go. Strong proficiency in Go for concurrent, networked, or systems-level applications. Working experience with scripting languages such as Bash and Python (Perl a plus) for automation, tooling, and operational workflows
- Knowledge of software and system testing practices (CI/CD)
- Proven experience driving agile development processes in cross-functional teams
- Proficiency in English
Bonus
- Knowledge of network security concepts and practices
- Experience in C and/or eBPF
- Familiarity with Segment Routing (SRv6)
- Experience with prometheus/thanos/grafana/OTel observability stack
What we offer:
Want to join a crazy good cybersecurity team? You’ll be among people who believe in:
Caring PASSIONATELY about keeping our customers safe – We’re dedicated to solving problems. Whatever it takes.
Thinking UNCONVENTIONALLY to stay ahead – The world never fails to surprise us. So let’s surprise it first.
Doing the hard work to make things SIMPLE – Craft and hone something that delights in its simplicity.
Working COLLABORATIVELY to build success – The power of the team will always make us faster and better.
As a testament to this, Open Systems has been recognized as an outstanding place to work. You’ll be surrounded by smart teams who enrich your experience and provide opportunities you will need to develop your skills and advance your career.
We look forward to receiving your online application (please note that you have to compress your application into two attachments).
Come as you are! We search for amazing people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Open Systems welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Direct applications only will be considered.
About Open Systems:
Backed by the Service Experience Promise, Open Systems simply and cost-effectively connects and secures hybrid environments and thus ensures your organization can meet business objectives. Open Systems uniquely focuses on a superior user experience when helping organizations reduce risk, improve efficiency, and accelerate innovation. The Open Systems SASE Experience delivers on the promise of ZTNA with a comprehensive, unified and easy-to-implement and use SASE platform that combines SD-WAN and Security Service Edge delivered as a Service. We provide 24x7 operational management and engineering support from assigned engineering teams and ensure affordable and predictable costs.
Discover more at www.open-systems.com.
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Other facts
About Open Systems AG
Open Systems is a leading provider of native Managed SASE solutions, converging network and security functions on a cloud-native platform. Founded in 1990, the Swiss cybersecurity company, headquartered in Zurich, supports businesses and organizations in more than 180 countries with a holistic, customer-centric service model that guarantees 24x7 expert support. The combination of an innovative platform, integrated solutions, and excellent service ensures secure, reliable, and worry-free network operations – even within the complex IT infrastructures of global manufacturing companies and NGOs.
This solution delivers reliable connectivity across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments, while offering an exceptional user experience through an intuitive customer portal. Powered by a centralized data platform and 24×7 managed services, Open Systems not only enhances security but also boosts operational efficiency and accelerates innovation – enabling secure networks that grow with your business.
What you'll do
- As a Senior Software Systems Engineer SD-WAN, you will improve the SD-WAN portfolio and drive architecture and technical direction for routing-related services. You will work on projects from concept to deployment, focusing on enhancing performance, availability, and security of customer networks.
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