At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and implement innovative solutions for Barracuda's Zero Trust platform.
- Company: Join Barracuda, a leading cybersecurity company with a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with opportunities for mentorship and internal mobility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while working with cutting-edge technologies.
- Qualifications: Experience in software development and strong programming skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Come join our passionate team! 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.
We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. 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.
Envision yourself at Barracuda: 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 On
- Design and implement core components of Barracuda’s Zero Trust platform
- Build and enhance a cloud-native policy enforcement engine
- Integrate services across distributed data plane and security systems
- Analyze and improve system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Troubleshoot networking and system-level issues in production environments
- Collaborate with engineers, technical leads, and cross-functional teams
Senior level:
- Lead design initiatives and drive architectural decisions
- Mentor and guide junior engineers
- Own complex features end-to-end (design implementation optimization)
- Influence best practices in performance, scalability, and security
Tech Stack Exposure
- Programming: GoLang, Rust, TypeScript, and/or C/C++
- Networking: TCP, HTTP/HTTPS
- Containerization & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes
- Data formats: JSON, XML, ProtoBuf
- Tooling: Git, CMake, Conan, Cargo
- Debugging: GDB, LLDB
What You Bring to the Role
- Intermediate Software Engineer (3–5 years)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Strong programming skills
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/HTTP/HTTPS, TLS basics)
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Senior Software Engineer (5+ years)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Advanced proficiency in Go, Rust, or C/C++ with strong system design skills
- Deep understanding of Layer 4–7 protocols and secure networking concepts
- Experience building and operating scalable, cloud-native systems
- Proven ability to design, optimize, and refactor complex systems
- Strong mentorship and cross-team collaboration skills
Nice to Have (Both Levels)
- Experience with Windows or macOS systems programming
- Background in security products, Zero Trust, or network security
- Familiarity with performance tuning and low-level system debugging
What you’ll get from us:
A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experience are valued. Internal mobility – there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda.
Software Senior Engineer in Reading employer: Barracuda
Barracuda is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of Reading. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to numerous opportunities for advancement while working alongside talented professionals in a supportive environment. The hybrid nature of this role allows for flexibility, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a meaningful career in the fast-evolving tech landscape.
