Senior Software Engineer – Embedded Systems

APCON is growing, and we are looking to add a Senior Software Engineer to our team to help build the embedded software that powers our next generation network management products. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to make a direct impact on innovative network visibility solutions.

This role is fully on site. Candidates selected to move forward will complete our standard prescreening process, which includes a background check and drug screen.

Who We Are

APCON designs and assembles technologies in the United States that support the largest and fastest on premise, cloud, and hybrid networks. Our solutions provide continuous, high fidelity visibility into network traffic, which helps organizations optimize performance, strengthen security, and protect mission critical systems. From data filtering to advanced packet processing, we deliver the tools enterprises need to monitor, secure, and manage their environments with confidence. We are a team that values innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence, and we are committed to building the next generation of network technology.

What You Will Do

• Design, implement, and debug embedded software for advanced network management systems

• Collaborate closely with hardware engineering, quality assurance, and cross functional teams

• Develop new features and enhancements for current and next generation product lines

• Support software and hardware integration and system level testing

• Contribute independently and within a team to meet multiple release cycles

What You Bring

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

• Five or more years of software development experience

• Three or more years of embedded C or C plus plus development on Linux or RTOS

• Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or a similar language

• Strong Linux development skills and familiarity with Linux tools

• Experience with interface buses such as MDIO, I2C, SPI, or PCI

• Background in software and hardware integration

• Basic understanding of networking and switching

Bonus Skills

• Knowledge of networking protocols such as GRE, ERSPAN, and VXLAN

• Understanding of cryptography and security concepts

• Data plane development experience on multicore processors or system on chip platforms such as Octeon or Freescale

Why Join APCON

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company paid short term and long term disability

• Flexible spending accounts

• HSA account with company contribution

• Generous PTO program

• 401(k) with company match

• Professional development opportunities

• Collaborative and innovative engineering environment

• On site exercise facility

• Company paid holidays

• Opportunity to work on technology that supports mission critical networks

• Ability to contribute to products that strengthen security and visibility for major organizations

• Access to hardware labs and hands on system level development

• Stable and established company with long term customers and ongoing investment in engineering