Software Engineer

Software Engineer, NPM

Riverbed, the leader in AI observability, helps organizations optimize their user’s experiences by leveraging AI automation for the prevention, identification, and resolution of IT issues. With over 20 years of experience in data collection and AI and machine learning, Riverbed’s open and AI-powered observability platform and solutions optimize digital experiences and greatly improves IT efficiency. Riverbed also offers industry-leading Acceleration solutions that provide fast, agile, secure acceleration of any app, over any network, to users anywhere. Together with our thousands of market-leading customers globally – including 95% of the FORTUNE 100 – we are empowering next-generation digital experiences.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated individual with excellent problem-solving skills capable of making original contributions in the areas of real-time data processing and analysis to help us develop the next generation of AppResponse and NPM+ products. Riverbed AppResponse offers robust network and application analytics, streamlining issue diagnosis and resolution. It integrates network forensics, application analytics, and end-user experience monitoring into one solution, deployable across enterprise networks, including on-premise, virtual, and cloud environments. Riverbed NPM+ is a SaaS-delivered service that collects decrypted packet data at every user and server endpoint. With this AI-driven Network Observability, Riverbed takes a revolutionary step towards faster issue detection and higher service availability.

What You Will Do

• Design and write code for a fast distributed packet capture and analysis system.
• Create robust high-volume production applications and develop prototypes quickly.
• Be responsible for all phases of the software development lifecycle: conception, requirements definition, functional specification, software design, implementation, test, and documentation.
• Work with a cross-functional team, comprised of software engineers, implementation engineers, product managers, QA engineers, and network operations specialists to develop innovative software solutions that meet our customer requirements.

What Makes You An Ideal Candidate

• Solid technical background with a BS/MS in Computer Science, Math, Physics, or equivalent experience.
• Relevant experience with at least one complex software engineering project in the past.
• Provable programming and OO analysis, design and development skills in C++ (v17 onwards), experience with multithreading, and IPC.
• Linux operating system and kernel knowledge (i.e., configuration, administration, and networking).
• Experience and interest in container-based virtualization.
• Good communication and organizational skills, ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work independently.
• Familiarity with GenAI development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot, applying them thoughtfully as a pair-programming aid to streamline coding and testing workflows.

Nice To Have

• Experience in Python or another scripting language.
• eBPF knowledge.
• Windows services and Windows network driver knowledge.
• Knowledge of networking stack under Linux and MacOS.

What We Offer

Our employee benefits including flexible workplace policies, employee resource groups, learning and development resources, career progression pathways, and community engagement initiatives are some of the reasons why we have had great success in bringing in new talent. In addition, our global employee wellness programs are crafted to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of our employees. Benefits & Perks vary by country.

About Riverbed

With a 20-year history of innovation, Riverbed is agile, yet proven, and we are disrupting the market with differentiated solutions that enable our customers to deliver secure, seamless digital experiences and accelerate enterprise performance. While we are a ‘customer-first’ company, we are all about our people with a shared commitment to creating a global impact. We bring our best selves to work and pursue excellence, trust, and respect for one another. We welcome and encourage transparency and open communication throughout the company. We strive to be an inclusive, fair, and enjoyable workplace for our people globally and care about their wellbeing. We are committed to our people, partners, and customers while supporting the communities where we work and live. It’s the Power of WE that binds us together.

Riverbed is an equal employment opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or child birth (including breast feeding), sexual orientation, genetics, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other basis protected by and in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Key skills/competency

• Software Engineering
• C++
• Multithreading
• Linux
• Packet Capture
• Data Analysis
• Observability
• Network Performance
• AI/ML
• System Design