Software Engineer

Job ID: 110816
Location: Richardson, TX  [On-Site]
Category: App/Dev
Employment Type: Contract
Date Added: 08/18/2025
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Job Description:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on the development and maintenance of a high-speed network protocol decoder engine used for deep packet inspection of network flows exceeding 20 Gbps. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing and tuning this cutting-edge network security product that utilizes artificial intelligence to provide real-time protection for corporate networks, data centers, and cloud architectures. This full-time position is based on-site, ensuring close collaboration and immediate impact on projects.

Responsibilities:
  • Co-maintain and enhance the performance of a high-speed network protocol decoder engine capable of handling 20+ Gbps network flows.
  • Develop and implement new features and decoders for the network protocol engine based on RFC documentation.
  • Conduct extensive performance tuning and optimization to meet and exceed operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI technologies for real-time network security monitoring.
  • Participate in the appliance development process, ensuring robust and scalable product deployments.
  • Maintain and improve existing codebases and developer documentation to ensure software quality and operability.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior developers and team members.

Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in developing real-time network analysis applications or networking devices.
  • Profound knowledge of Linux networking, including in-depth components of the Linux kernel.
  • Proficiency in developing applications using eBPF/XDP.
  • Strong understanding of network protocols at a packet level, including DNS, HTTP, TCP, UDP, and TLS.
  • Expertise in C++ programming and advanced data structures.
  • Experience in developing Linux kernel modules and device drivers is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with kernel memory management and NUMA architectures.
  • Proficiency in developing and packaging RPM applications for RedHat, CentOS, or Fedora Linux.
  • Experience in creating container and VM targets, as well as developing High Availability (HA) architectures.
  • Additional programming skills in C, Perl, Python, and familiarity with git version control.

Pay Range: $40.00 – $50.00 hourly

This position is based in office and requires the employee to work on-site.

About GDH:
At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, “We care about people,” isn’t just a tagline – it’s the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:
GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women’s services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee’s life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. Applicants with disabilities who require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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