Full-Time

Lead Software Engineer

Scalability

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Versa Networks

Versa Networks

501-1,000 employees

No salary listed

Senior

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India + 1 more

More locations: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Hybrid role; specific number of in-office days not mentioned.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Good exposure to SDLC with one or more product or feature delivery experience without much supervision.
  • Hands-on, strong programming skills in C or C++ in Linux or Unix environment.
  • Knowledge of networking domain (protocols and interoperability), system programming, and aspects like socket I/O and event driven architectures.
  • Good understanding of different types of high availability, check-pointing data synchronization, load balancing, and clustering solutions.
  • Experience working on control and data planes of networking and/or security appliances.
  • Understanding of CPU architectures, memory, and I/O interfaces and their inter-play to deliver the best of performance and scale for given hardware.
  • Ability to conduct Root Cause Analysis/RCA of reported problems and implement fixes for current issue and device safeguards to protect against similar issues in the future.
  • Work collaboratively with local and international teams, communicate effectively, and deliver in time-constrained environments.
  • Working knowledge of various tools for version management, traffic generation, packet capture and analysis, and build tools.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, quickly learn on new areas, and willingness to help customers, peers, and other team members at any time.
Responsibilities
  • Design, development, and support of various infrastructure, OAM, and resiliency modules of Versa VOS.
  • Demonstrate technical acumen in delivery of cutting-edge software projects.
  • Ensure quality in delivered code through various tests before handoff to QA teams.
  • Champion hands-on troubleshooting, debugging, and fixing efforts for any issues reported by field, QA, and SE/TAC teams.
  • Interact with key stake holders in products, management, and sales to elicit key requirements, and matching solutions.
  • Mentor the high caliber team, guide them on technical aspects as required, and enforce industry best practices.
  • Interact with Documentation team to update relevant product documents, FAQs, and other technical materials.
  • Participate in code reviews, hackathons, and team meetings.
  • Demonstrate ownership in one or more technical areas.
  • Participate in performance reviews, conducting interviews, release line items estimation, and cross-functional reviews.
Desired Qualifications
  • Good understanding and working experience with DPDK and libevent
  • Hands-on experience in working with network security and Cloud technologies
  • Experience with performance tuning, OS abstraction layer, and tooling.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$316.3M

Headquarters

Santa Clara, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Versa's AI integration enhances visibility and operational efficiency in network management.
  • The DIY SASE model empowers customers with flexible, self-managed security solutions.
  • Versa's PAYG model on AWS offers scalable, cost-effective cloud security services.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid AI integration may introduce vulnerabilities if not properly managed.
  • DIY SASE model could lead to implementation errors and security risks.
  • Expansion into AWS PAYG model increases competition with established cloud-native providers.

What makes Versa Networks unique

  • Versa's MCP Server integrates AI tools with VersaONE for enhanced network operations.
  • VersaONE is the industry's first Universal SASE Platform across WAN, LAN, and cloud.
  • Versa's Sovereign SASE offering targets regions with stringent data sovereignty requirements.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Parental Leave

Company Equity

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The Fast Mode
Apr 23rd, 2025
Versa Unveils MCP Server for AI Integration in Network and Security Operations

Versa, the global leader in Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), announced the release of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server - a powerful new utility designed to help customers integrate their Agentic AI tools and platforms with the VersaONE Universal SASE Platform for improved visibility, faster incident resolution, and greater operational efficiency.

Tech Field Day
Mar 31st, 2025
Versa Networks Launches SASE on a Do-It-Yourself Model

Versa Networks launches SASE on a do-it-yourself model.

Packet Pushers
Mar 25th, 2025
Versa Networks' Sovereign SASE Extends Its Market Reach, But Is It Still SASE?

Versa Networks presented about its Sovereign SASE offering at Network Field Day 37 in March 2025.

HR Tech Wire
Dec 5th, 2024
Versa Continues to Earn Industry Recognition for AI, SASE and Network Security Technology Leadership

The Black Unicorn Awards for 2024 - Versa was named a finalist by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine, during CyberDefenseCon 2024.

The Fast Mode
Nov 22nd, 2024
Versa Cloud Firewall Now Available on AWS with Flexible PAYG Model

Versa, the global leader in Universal Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced that Versa Cloud Firewall for AWS is now available in a pay-as-you-go (PAYG) model through AWS Marketplace.