Software Engineer – Networking

Job Title: Software Engineer – Networking (2–8 Years Experience)

Location: Bangalore

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–8 Years)

About ColorTokens

At ColorTokens , we empower businesses to stay operational and resilient in an increasingly complex cybersecurity landscape. Breaches happen—but with our cutting-edge ColorTokens Xshield platform , companies can minimize the impact of breaches by preventing the lateral spread of ransomware and advanced malware. We enable organizations to continue operating while breaches are contained, ensuring critical assets remain protected.

Our innovative platform provides unparalleled visibility into traffic patterns between workloads, OT/IoT/IoMT devices, and users, allowing businesses to enforce granular micro-perimeters, swiftly isolate key assets, and respond to breaches with agility. Recognized as a Leader in the Forrester Wave: Microsegmentation Solutions (Q3 2024) , ColorTokens safeguards global enterprises and delivers significant savings by preventing costly disruptions.

Join us in transforming cybersecurity. Learn more at .

Our culture

We foster an environment that values customer focus, innovation, collaboration, mutual respect, and informed decision-making. We believe in alignment and empowerment so you can own and drive initiatives autonomously.

Self-starters and high-motivated individuals will enjoy the rewarding experience of solving complex challenges that protect some of world's impactful organizations – be it a children's hospital, or a city, or the defense department of an entire country.

About the role

We are seeking a passionate and driven Software Engineer with 2–6 years of experience in the networking industry. This role is ideal for someone with strong fundamentals in TCP/IP, Routing, and VPN technologies , who enjoys low-level systems programming in C and/or C++ , and has a solid grasp of the Linux operating system.

As part of our team, you will work on designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance networking software and services. You'll be expected to dive deep into protocols, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to building robust, scalable network solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain networking software using C++.
• Work on components involving TCP/IP stack, routing protocols, VPN tunnelling, and related features.
• Develop software that runs efficiently on Linux systems, with close attention to performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
• Troubleshoot issues and deliver timely fixes, including root cause analysis.
• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code.

Required Qualifications:

• 2–8 years of hands-on experience in networking software development .
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, routing protocols, VPN technologies.
• Proficiency with Linux OS, including system-level programming, kernel interfaces, and tools.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with tools like GDB, Wireshark, and network performance analysis tools.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have):

• Prior experience in ZTNA technology for Secure Remote Access
• Experience with secure networking or encryption protocols (e.g., IPsec, TLS).
• Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) in a networking context.
• Experience contributing to open-source networking projects.

Why Join Us?

• Work with cutting-edge network technologies.
• Collaborate with a highly skilled and motivated team.
• Opportunity to grow in a fast-paced and technically challenging environment.