Job Description Summary

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate technical and business discussions on protocol architecture across the product line.
• Define and evolve architecture roadmaps for C++-based protocol stacks, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Analyze current vs. future state architectures and drive implementation strategies aligned with product goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop reusable, modular components and ensure seamless integration.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to guide protocol innovation and system optimization.

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a STEM field with significant experience in C++ and protocol development.
• Deep expertise in C++ design patterns, multithreading, and low-level networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, custom stacks).
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, containerization (Kubernetes), and API-driven architecture.
• Proven ability to lead architectural governance, influence stakeholders, and align technical solutions with business outcomes.

Desired Characteristics

Technical Expertise:

• Deep expertise in C++ with strong understanding of protocol stack development, including custom and standard networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, SCTP).
• Proven experience in designing scalable, modular architectures for high-performance, low-latency systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and DevOps practices for embedded and systems-level software.
• Strong grasp of API design principles and inter-process communication mechanisms relevant to protocol development.
• Ability to analyze, design, and evolve software architecture roadmaps aligned with current and future product needs.
• Experience with configuration management, performance tuning, and cost-effective solution design in complex systems.
• Skilled in evaluating and integrating emerging technologies to enhance protocol capabilities and system resilience.

Business Acumen:

• Adept at navigating cross-functional teams and organizational structures to drive architectural alignment.
• Capable of translating technical solutions into business value and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Experienced in customer engagement, understanding business models, and guiding technical strategy to meet enterprise goals.
• Proficient in presenting architectural concepts and decisions using storytelling and visualization techniques.

Leadership:

• Demonstrated ability to lead blended teams, including internal developers, third-party vendors, and customer stakeholders.
• Skilled in change management, driving adoption of new technologies and architectural practices.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset and problem-solving orientation.
• Proven ability to influence technical direction and build consensus across diverse teams and leadership levels.

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