Senior Staff Software Engineer - Network Automation & Tools

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Network Automation & Tools

A10 Networks is more than a technology company. We provide security! We provide intelligence! We provide automation across our portfolio of secure application solutions services! They are all in our DNA. Our mission is clear: To enable intelligent automation with deep machine learning to ensure business critical applications are protected, reliable and always available. Are you up for the challenge of writing automation infrastructure code to process millions of packets per second while serving millions of customers concurrently? Join us and make your impact in the future as our Senior Staff Software Engineer - Network Automation & Tools,

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to engineering efforts that deliver scalable and robust solutions addressing complex problems in tools, automation, and testing environments
• Architect and implement advanced automation frameworks to support end-to-end testing and validation across networking stacks and services
• Design and develop productivity tools and AI-assisted utilities to improve engineering workflows, reduce manual efforts, and enhance testing efficacy
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to gather requirements, provide technical guidance, and support feature development from inception to release
• Actively participate in an agile development environment and drive best practices in CI/CD, testing, and deployment processes
• Lead design and code reviews for automation infrastructure, tooling, and system-level integrations with a strong focus on quality and maintainability
• Contribute thought leadership in networking technologies and AI-driven automation strategies

Your Traits and Qualifications:

• 8+ years of industry experience in software development with a focus on automation infrastructure, testing frameworks, or developer productivity tools
• Proven experience in network systems, protocols, or distributed computing environments
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools or frameworks is highly desirable
• BS/MS in Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Strong coding proficiency in Python
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, testing at scale, and the challenges of maintaining automation in complex environments
• Proficient in working with Linux environments, with hands-on scripting and debugging capabilities
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating test frameworks with microservices architectures
• Exposure to containerized environments and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, OCI or Azure)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
• Self-driven, proactive, and passionate about problem-solving and system design

A10 Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Subcontractor. All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration for Employment Without Regard to Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status, or Any Other Characteristic Protected by Law.

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Compensation: up to $200K USD