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Core Protocol & Systems Engineering - Senior Architect

JobgetherIndiaPosted 18 May 2026

This senior architect role focuses on designing high-performance data-plane and control-plane systems for networking environments. The hire will lead architectural decisions regarding protocol stacks, Linux kernel networking, and distributed systems. Proficiency in C/C++, low-level systems programming, and high-performance packet processing is essential for this role. The position involves mentoring senior engineers and driving technical strategy for large-scale infrastructure.

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Experience

10+ years

Function

Engineering

Work mode

Onsite, India

Company

Tier 3

What you will work on

This senior architect role focuses on designing high-performance data-plane and control-plane systems for networking environments. The hire will lead architectural decisions regarding protocol stacks, Linux kernel networking, and distributed systems. Proficiency in C/C++, low-level systems programming, and high-performance packet processing is essential for this role. The position involves mentoring senior engineers and driving technical strategy for large-scale infrastructure.

TAL's take

Quality 35/1005/5 clarityTier 3 company

Role is technically demanding and senior, but it is posted via a staffing aggregator rather than a direct company, reducing visibility into the final destination.

Highly specific technical requirements focused on low-level systems, protocol design, and Linux networking stack.

Must haves

  • 10+ years of systems engineering experience
  • Mastery of C and C++
  • Deep experience in low-level architecture design
  • Strong understanding of TCP/IP protocols
  • Expertise in multithreaded system design and kernel networking

Tools and skills

cc++linux kernel networkingtcp/ipdistributed systemsmultithreaded system design

Nice to have: satellite systems, telecom systems, tcp acceleration, performance enhancing proxies.

About the company

Staffing and recruitment agency platform rather than the direct hiring entity.