Lead Embedded Software Networking Engineer- Hybrid in San Diego
- Level
- Lead
Not stated in the posting: salary, work type, visa.
Open. First seen 9 October 2026.
About the role
Title: Lead Embedded Software Networking Engineer
Location: In San Diego (Rancho Bernardo Area)
Term: Long-Term Contract or Perm
Start Date: ASAP
Required: US Citizen
- Job description
- Design, implement, and optimize software for custom network switches using high performance packet processors.
- Develop and integrate L2 protocols such as VLAN, PTP, RDMA, Auto/Manual Port Speed, Packet Forwarding, Port Mirroring, Jumbo Frame Support and MACsec.
- Implement L3/L4 protocols including Packet Forwarding, IGMP, ICMP, ARP, NAT, IPv4, and DHCP Server.
Requirements
- Experience
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development for networking equipment.
- Extensive experience in managing, developing, and implementing L2 and L3/L4 networking protocols.
- Strong background in network security protocols.
- Experience with Marvell packet processors and Prestera switch family preferred.
- Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++ and scripting languages like Python.
- Deep understanding of network protocols and standards (IEEE, IETF).
- Experience with embedded Linux development.
- Familiarity with hardware interfaces, drivers, and JTAG.
- Knowledge of network timing protocols like PTP (Precision Time Protocol) and synchronization techniques.
- Experience with secure boot processes (CNSSP 15)
Benefits
A2e Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
A2e Technologies's standard text
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a protected veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact hr@a2etechnologies.com.
- A2e Does NOT work with Staffing Firms,
- A2e Does NOT Accept Unsolicited Resumes,
- A2e will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
Networking
Rare in A2e Technologies's other 8 open postings.
Standard for embedded / hardware roles
C++ · Embedded Systems · Python
Common in embedded / hardware postings at any company.
90% of this description is written for the role. The rest is A2e Technologies's standard text, folded away below.
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The team: A2e
This role is one of 5 open in A2e.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
FPGA (3 of 5), Altium (2 of 5), Embedded Systems (2 of 5), Linux (2 of 5), Networking (2 of 5), Verilog (2 of 5), VHDL (2 of 5)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- SR. FPGA Design Engineer w/Active Clearance posted Sep 1
- Sr. Hardware Design Engineer/Signal Integrity/FPGA posted Sep 1
- Lead Hardware Engineer posted Aug 26
- Lead Embedded Software Engineer- Hybrid In San Diego posted Aug 19
From the team and dates on A2e Technologies's own job board.
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