Senior Software Engineer - Network Background

Company: Kudu Dynamics
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

Senior Software Engineer - Network BackgroundWho We Are:Kudu Dynamics is a 100% employee-owned company, forged out of a decade of experience in computer network operations and staffed with talent who have built, overseen, and enhanced capabilities throughout the entire USG arsenal. Our team of hackers and engineers have experience spanning centuries of research, development, and operations missions - across desktop, mobile, IoT, and embedded platforms. Kudu Dynamics is uniquely qualified to anticipate tomorrow's threats and build the next generation of capabilities.Full Job Description:We are looking for help on a new project researching and developing novel and innovative capabilities for cybersecurity. The Software Engineer will work as part of a small team developing tools to analyze large network topologies and metadata at scale. This role calls for the creative application of multiple skill sets in a small, agile team that is working to develop and deliver advanced capabilities to our Sponsors.Responsibilities Include:

• Developing a containerized application with a web-based user interface for parsing and visualizing network telemetry
• Integrating deliveries and prototyping ideas on high-side networks
• Willingness to travel for monthly meetings
• Working with stakeholders; setting requirements and planning development in 2-week sprintsMinimum Qualifications:
  • A U.S. citizen with an active Top Secret security clearance w/SCI Eligibility.
  • 3+ years shipping software written in Go or Python (Go preferred - must be willing to learn)
  • Knowledge of data structures, graph theory, performance optimization/tuning, multi-threading
  • Experience with relational or graph databases like Postgres/Neo4j
  • Experience with container technologies such as Docker
  • Knowledgeable in computer networkingNice-to-have Qualifications:
    • Experience with Single Page Applications (React or Vue)
    • Familiarity with TypeScript
    • A networking ninja: Someone who understands how large enterprise networks are designed to ensure availability
    • Experience with KubernetesBenefits We Provide:
      • Equity at a company that is doing dynamic, fun, meaningful, and interesting work.
      • A flexible work schedule, with the option to work remotely most days, if that's your style.
      • Your own yearly discretionary budget to buy the things that make you happy.
      • Competitive salaries, premium healthcare options, 401k matching, and guaranteed annual bonus.
      • We also offer 4 weeks of paid time off and 11 federal holidays to use whenever you want throughout the year.
      • Awesome, enthusiastic coworkers and a company culture that promotes a jerk-free environment.
      • Rattle the windows with the company band, participate in board game or movie nights, and help balance out the tea vs. coffee ratio at the Kudu Cafe.Kudu provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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