Marqeta is looking for a talented Senior Network Software Engineer to design and develop complex network software systems, to ensure scalability and reliability while optimizing network performance through innovative solutions and protocols. You will own and deliver projects in service of quarterly goals on the team and independently identify solutions to solve ambiguous, open-ended problems. You will work in collaboration with your team and cross-functional partners.
We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely within the United States. We’d love for you to join us!
Learn more about our Product and Engineering team
The Impact You'll Have
- Design, develop, and maintain network software for our products
- Configure and install various network devices and services (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, QoS)
- Work on Ethernet, IP, TCP/IP, and UDP/IP protocols to ensure efficient data transmission
- Implement and optimize network communication at OSI model layers 1-4
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of network software into our infrastructure
- Collaborate with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Equinix, and Card Network such as Visa / Master / Pulse to maintain and optimize connectivity, troubleshoot network issues and ensure SLAs.
- Manage and Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 Datacenter (DC) network infrastructure
- Manage and Troubleshoot complex enterprise routing with MPLS, BGP, OSPF and QoS
- Build software and tools to improve the reliability and availability of high-speed network infrastructure
- Improve data center network availability and efficiency through software development
- Develop network monitoring infrastructure, and optimize the data collection, processing and visualization pipeline
- Develop network troubleshooting and mitigation tools to reduce incident response time and improve availability
- Troubleshoot and resolve networking issues and provide technical support to resolve system problems
Who You Are
- Bachelor's, Master's, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong familiarity with networking software and device drivers
- Proficiency in networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VPNs, and routing and switching technologies.
- Collaborate with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Equinox, and Card Network such as Visa / Master / Pulse to maintain and optimize connectivity, troubleshoot network issues and ensure SLAs.
- Deep understanding of OSI model layers 1-4 and network stack
- Proficiency in one or several mainstream programming languages including C/C++, Go and Python
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Your Manager
Your Recruiter
Our (typical) process:
- Application submission
- Recruiter call
- 30 min Hiring manager video call
- Coding interview
- Virtual “Onsite” consisting of three 45-60 minute rounds
- Offer!
Compensation and Benefits
Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment, whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First, we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location. Compensation is aligned according to three tiers within the United States:
- National: A baseline tier that applies to most of the geographic territory of the United States.
- Premium: Slightly elevated from the National tier, and oriented toward a narrower set of higher cost-of-living areas, such as Los Angeles CA and Seattle WA
- Premium Plus: A tier for the most expensive working areas, like the San Francisco Bay area and New York City.
Visit this page or consult with a Recruiter to determine which tier would be applicable to you.
When determining salaries, we consider several factors including, but not limited to, skills, prior experience, and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position is:
- National: $103,200 - $137,600
- Premium: $116,100 - $154,800
- Premium Plus: $129,000 - $172,000
We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. That's why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees, rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.
Along with monetary compensation, Marqeta offers
- Multiple health insurance options
- Flexible time off – take what you need
- Retirement savings program with company contribution
- Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
- Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
- Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
- Annual “development dollars” to support our people's growth and development