Senior Software Engineer

Region: USA
Location: Seattle, WA
Reports to: Director, SW Engineering
Job ID: BC-306-08-02-SEA
Status: Full Time

Organization

WatchGuard Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of sophisticated, easy to use network security UTM solutions. We help businesses stay in business by protecting their data from the dangers of global network attacks.

Position Overview

This position is for an experienced software engineer accustomed to working in a cross platform environment. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable developing server applications in Java and C++.

Duties/Responsibilities

Manages within own area of responsibility to develop high quality security related code and development artifacts.
Understands the business and technical requirements, architecture and design specifications to then operate independently to develop the associated application code and associated documentation.
Participates in product design meetings.
Performs complex bug verification, release testing, and beta support for assigned products.
Researches problems discovered by QA or product support and develops solutions to the problems.

Education/Skills/Environment

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field
7+ years experience in software engineering
5+ years experience developing security-related server applications in Java and C++
Extensive working knowledge of authentication protocols such as RADIUS and LDAP
Experience with multi-threaded server applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Apache Tomcat
Working knowledge of Windows and Linux
Experience with OpenSSL and HTTPS protocol
Thorough knowledge of security issues, including authentication, authorization and encryption

Working Conditions

Position primarily works in office environment. Sitting for long period of time. Use of computer monitor and keyboard is required.

Travel Requirements

Minimal to none.

WatchGuard Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. How to apply