Framework Software Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential cybersecurity organization in their search for a Framework Software Engineer. Our client builds high-performance network detection and monitoring systems that operate at scale across complex protocols and data volumes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on technical depth, exercises sound judgment independently, and wants to make a meaningful impact on core infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance services for core framework systems, taking ownership of moderately complex to complex features with limited guidance
• Work across networking layers to implement and enhance protocol support using primarily C and C++
• Participate actively in technical design discussions, contribute to architecture decisions within your team, and author clear technical documentation
• Engage fully in agile development processes, including sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives while maintaining high standards for code quality and test coverage
• Collaborate with Product and cross-functional engineering partners including platform, infrastructure and cloud teams to translate business requirements into well-scoped, scalable solutions
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve production and performance issues independently; conduct root-cause analysis and implement preventive measures
• Contribute to platform modernization efforts and help evaluate new technologies or frameworks in partnership with senior and principal engineers
• Participate in on-call rotations and improve system observability, reliability and operational readiness

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, STEM, or a related field requiring systematic and analytical thinking
• 4+ years of professional experience designing and delivering production software
• Strong expertise in C and C++ and other languages such as Go and Python
• Experience developing on Linux systems (multi-threading, memory management, IPC, etc.)
• Proven ability to build and maintain performance-critical systems
• Proven ability to debug complex issues (e.g., using gdb, coredumps, performance tools)
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, packet processing, etc.)
• Strong command of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles with the ability to decompose complex problems into clear, actionable engineering tasks
• Self-starter who can operate independently, manage competing priorities, and drive work to completion with minimal oversight
• Excellent collaborator and communicator with a growth mindset and customer-first orientation

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with network protocols (e.g., HTTP, SMB, Kerberos, TLS, Microsoft protocols or similar)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred) or distributed systems
• Experience with observability, on-call practices and production systems
• Scripting experience (Python or similar)

How We Work With You

Candidates interested in this position should apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will review your application and conduct an initial screening to ensure alignment with the role requirements. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication and coordination will be managed through our recruiting team to ensure a smooth and professional process.

Pay

This is a full-time position located in the USA with hybrid/remote work options available. The client's salary range for this role is $145,000 - $160,000 plus bonus and benefits. Compensation details through Get A Job.ai will be discussed during the screening process.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.