Embedded Software Engineer

Senior IPv6 Engineer

At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT.

About the role: We're looking for a Senior IPv6 Engineer to take ownership of IPv6 feature development and integration across our UniFi gateway routers. You'll design, build, and optimize critical IPv6 networking components that enable secure, reliable, and high-performance connectivity for our global users.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain IPv6 networking features in enterprise router firmware and software stacks;
• Ensure seamless IPv4-to-IPv6 coexistence (dual-stack, tunneling, NAT64, DS-Lite, MAP-E, etc.) for enterprise and ISP-grade deployments;
• Conduct performance tuning, benchmarking, and troubleshooting for IPv6 forwarding, security, and QoS features;
• Collaborate with product managers and system architects to define the IPv6 roadmap and feature priorities;
• Work closely with the QA team to suggest test plans, simulations, and automated test environments for IPv6 functionality.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded networking software development;
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• IPv6 protocol stack implementation (L2–L7);
• IPv6 address management, DHCPv6, SLAAC;
• IPv6 Prefix Delegation;
• Fluent in English and Latvian.

Nice to have:

• Experience with IPv6 interoperability testing with ISPs;
• Experience with IPv6 certification processes (e.g., IPv6 Ready Logo, Hurricane Electric IPv6 Sage, or equivalent).;
• Familiarity with UniFi platforms.

Benefits:

• International work environment and work with global development teams;
• Ability to deliver software that is used by millions of people across the globe;
• Access to all Ubiquiti products;
• Medical insurance;
• Hybrid approach - office in Riga;
• Flexible work hours;
• Compensation package matching global standards, including competitive salary depending on your qualification and background (starting from 3000 up to 7000 Euro gross monthly);