Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to equal employment opportunity and equitable compensation regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Barracuda Networks is seeking a talented individual to join us as a Software Senior Engineer (Intermediate or Senior level) to work on our Zero Trust products and cloud services. The individual will become a member tasked with the development of innovative solutions to protect endpoints from emerging web-based threats. Primary responsibilities will include the creation of a cloud policy enforcement engine, integration with other data plane services and network troubleshooting.
What You'll Be Working OnDesign and implement core components of Barracuda's Zero Trust platformBuild and enhance a cloud-native policy enforcement engineIntegrate services across distributed data plane and security systemsAnalyze and improve system performance, scalability, and reliabilityTroubleshoot networking and system-level issues in production environmentsCollaborate with engineers, technical leads, and cross-functional teamsSenior level: Lead design initiatives and drive architectural decisionsMentor and guide junior engineersOwn complex features end-to-end (design implementation optimization)Influence best practices in performance, scalability, and securityTech Stack ExposureProgramming: GoLang, Rust, TypeScript, and/or C/C++Networking: TCP, & Orchestration: JSON, XML, ProtoBufTooling: Git, CMake, Conan, CargoDebugging: GDB, LLDBWhat You Bring to the RoleIntermediate Software Engineer (3–5 years)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experienceStrong programming skillsSolid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/ TLS basics)Strong troubleshooting and analytical skillsAbility to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentSenior Software Engineer (5+ years)Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experienceAdvanced proficiency in Go, Rust, or C/C++ with strong system design skillsDeep understanding of Layer 4–7 protocols and secure networking conceptsExperience building and operating scalable, cloud-native systemsProven ability to design, optimize, and refactor complex systemsStrong mentorship and cross-team collaboration skillsNice to Have (Both Levels)Experience with Windows or macOS systems programmingBackground in security products, Zero Trust, or network securityFamiliarity with performance tuning and low-level system debuggingWhat you'll get from us: Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.
Senior Software Engineer, Testing in Nottingham employer: Barracuda
Barracuda Networks is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of the UK tech scene. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, particularly in cutting-edge technologies like Zero Trust and cloud services. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating impactful solutions while enjoying a supportive environment that values your contributions.
