Senior Software Engineer - Programming Languages Team

$180,000 - $220,000/Yr

Forward Networks - Santa Clara, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Santa Clara, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Forward Networks is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join the NQE and Programming Languages team. This role focuses on developing the Network Query Engine (NQE), which allows non-programmers to create custom data views and reports for network management. The engineer will work primarily with Java and apply concepts from programming languages and database systems to enhance the network verification platform, ultimately improving network management for operators.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain the code base primarily in Java.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain the Network Query Engine (NQE) using various programming language and database management system techniques.
• Deliver a suite of domain-specific languages for the development of Forward Enterprise.
• Build and support tools such as IDE plugins that provide language support for the domain-specific languages.

Requirements

• BS in Computer Science or related degree; MS preferred.
• 3+ years of work experience with Java, Scala, or other similar languages (C#, F#, etc.).
• Strong object-oriented design and development skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with domain-specific languages.
• Experience with DBMS implementation techniques, such as storage formats, query execution strategies, query optimization, and query language design.
• Experience with parsing techniques or tools.
• Experience with language tooling implementation (autocomplete, debuggers, profilers, etc.).
• Experience with REST APIs and frameworks such as Spring or Hibernate.
• Experience in the networking domain is a plus but not required.

Benefits

• Remote work may be possible for this role.
• Cash compensation between $180,000-$220,000 per year, determined by skills, experience, education, and location.