C Developer (Ref: 194026)

C Software Developer – Abu Dhabi (Onsite, 5 Days/Week)

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Work Model: Fully Onsite (Monday–Friday)

Job Type: Full-time

Contact : charlie.day@forsythbarnes.com

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled C Software Developer to join our engineering team in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in C programming (non-negotiable) and experience building high-performance, low-level systems. You will work on advanced networking, protocol handling, and system-level development in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize system-level software primarily in C .
• Implement features around network protocol handling (IP, TCP reassembly, TLS, HTTP, RTP, SIP, STUN, etc.).
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues.
• Develop tools and automation scripts in Python, Bash , and other relevant languages.
• Contribute to performance tuning, debugging, and integration of new features.
• Engage in low-level Linux development and environment configuration.
• (Nice-to-have) Contribute to DPDK , DPI , and performance-centric networking components.
• (Nice-to-have) Apply reverse engineering techniques to understand legacy or undocumented systems.

Required Skills & Experience

Must-Have

• Expert proficiency in C programming (core requirement – non-negotiable).
• Strong experience with Linux environments and system-level development.
• Good understanding of scripting languages: Bash , Python .
• Familiarity with major network protocols such as:
• Ethernet
• IP
• TCP (including TCP reassembly)
• TLS
• HTTP
• RTP
• SIP
• STUN

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with DPDK (Data Plane Development Kit).
• Experience with DPI (Deep Packet Inspection).
• Background in reverse engineering or binary analysis.
• Exposure to Java is an added bonus.