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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Senior Software Engineer

Backend EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWuhan, Hubei, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required.
  • Three years of C/C++ programming experience in embedded Linux in the network industry is required.
  • Knowledge and experience in software engineering, including computer architecture, operating systems, cloud networking, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design methodology.
  • Proficiency in programming and debugging using C, C++, Python, and Bash, and familiarity with x86 and ARM architectures and the Linux environment, including U-Boot, kernel, file system, security, and CVE solutions.
  • Experience in network device management, such as configuration, topology, fault, and performance management.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP networking and related protocols, such as TCP, UDP, VLAN, LLDP, and RSTP.
  • Verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute in a global team environment.
  • Ability to take ownership of long-term projects and drive them to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Develop high-performance SDN software systems and applications across the production lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, implementation, testing, and production.
  • Document and demonstrate solutions through documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments, and clear code.
  • Participate in technical discussions and presentations and provide input to global team members from hardware, optical module, and system engineering teams.
  • Interact with customers, including responding to RFQs and RFPs, performing RMA testing, and providing pre-sale and post-sale technical support.
  • Simplify and optimize the development process using code management frameworks or models.
  • Guide and support junior developers in software development best practices, coding standards, and debugging techniques.
  • Work with marketing and internal multidisciplinary design teams on product planning and specifications based on customer demand and requests.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.
  • Seven years of C/C++ programming experience in embedded Linux in the network industry and three years of optical network software development experience.
  • Knowledge of gRPC, NETCONF/YANG, REST, or other SDN management protocols.
  • Experience with optical network devices such as WDM, amplifiers, and ROADMs.
  • Experience with product security and processes, including Secure Boot, SBOM, SAST, and CVE vulnerability management.
  • Knowledge of network protocols including OSPF, BGP, LLDP, RSTP, and VLAN.
  • Experience architecting, building, and operating large-scale network systems.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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