Aspera, a fast growing and profitable software startup in the San Francisco Bay Area building leading edge data transport technology, is seeking a highly motivated senior software engineer with expert design and implementation skills to join our core engineering team. Candidates with a strong research background and new product development experience are encouraged to apply.
As a key member of our engineering team, you will have the opportunity to influence the strategic direction, conception, and implementation of our core protocols and new products in the areas of high-performance transfer, network management, and content security. The job is ideal for someone looking for an open-ended challenge in an early-stage company, and an opportunity to make a difference in terms of technical invention and market impact.
Required Skills:
* Expert knowledge of C/C++ (Java a plus), and experienced with standard Windows, Unix, and Mac development environments and tools
* Deep understanding of TCP/IP networking and protocol design
* Cross-platform (Unix/Mac/Windows) application development experience
* Proven experience building highly robust, scalable software systems
* Experience building distributed and high-performance networking applications a plus
* Experience in kernel-level network and file systems programming a plus
* Knowledge of applied cryptography and implementation of secure systems a plus
* Ability to thrive in a self-starter, non-hierarchical environment, achieving results on tight timeline
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* A desire to create a lasting, high-quality software platform that truly revolutionizes network data delivery
Desired Background:
* B.Sc. or greater in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline
* At least 5 Years of professional software development experience, or 3 Years for M.Sc. applicants
Interested? Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@asperasoft.com